Regeneration

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Regeneration

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Pop-ups. Part 2: In the Mainstream	Feb 2010
by Sue Cambie Sue Cambie discusses pop-ups, ‘the blink and you’ll miss them’ phenomenon of temporary businesses and their value to the visitor economy. Following on from Pop-ups. Part 1: Creating Micro Tourism, which examined their history and the use of social media... more
Casinos: gambling on regeneration	May 2009
by David Bowden The Gambling Act 2005 set out the new legislative landscape for the regulation of all gambling within Great Britain and included new provisions on casinos. The final piece in the legislative jigsaw is almost concluded. This articles considers the siting... more
Public Art and Regeneration	Apr 2009
by Peter Robinson This article explores the idea of public art, its use and application, and its role in regeneration, which is inextricably linked to tourist activity and interest. Throughout the article examples of best practice have been included. The article then... more
Getting London’s Tourism Infrastructure Right for 2012	Jul 2008
by Robyn Griffith-Jones This article looks at some of the projects and initiatives put in place by the London Development Agency to ensure that the capital reaps the long-term benefits of hosting the Games. This article looks at four areas: the quality of accommodationsustainabilityaccessibility... more
Seaside Regeneration - A Tale of Two Towns by the Sea	May 2001
By Michele Grant, Senior Consultant, L&R Consulting, Brian Human, Head of Policy & Projects, Cambridge City Council and Barbara Le Pelley, Principal Forward Planning Officer, States of Guernsey Island Development Committee This case study looks at the two neighbouring but very different towns, of Herne Bay and Whitstable, situated on the East Kent coast. The objective of the report is to illustrate the importance of matching solutions to local character and circumstances... more

2D: Sustainable Visitor Transport
This section looks at the reasons for developing sustainable transport options. It covers the barriers to reducing car use to and within destinations, and outlines two approaches to the encouragement and provision of alternative transport – a "plan-led"... more
1D: Tourism and Planning
This section gives a background to the planning system, as it may be encountered by destination managers. It covers:the planning frameworksources of guidance, in particular the The Good Practice Guide on Planning for Tourismpractical tips for successfully... more