Urban Regeneration

Dr Rachel Granger is a Reader at Leicester Castle Business School specialising in economic geography and urban economies. Her recent research focuses on the re-gentrification of hi-growth metropolitan regions as a result of mismanaged revitalisation works, and in-depth analysis of creative, digital and consumption economies using a variety of new research methods. International research projects include creative and digital economies, international investment in post-recession cities, the sharing and consumption economies, innovation in cultural heritage and the arts, live-work schemes in global cities and problem-based learning in regeneration studies. Rachel is the South East Policy Chair for the Institute of Economic Development and board member for three regeneration projects in London and the West Midlands.

This excellent 2nd edition offers a  comprehensive update on past and contemporary regeneration research, policy and practice. It addresses future prospects, challenges and choices facing governments worldwide. This superb collection of UK and international chapters identifies best practice and opportunities for policy learning. The original editors, joined by a third,  have broadened both scope and direction. Early (updated) chapters follow a similar format  to the first edition, but the content and international scope of later chapters are significantly extended. A welcome addition to a multi-disciplinary topic, it will have wide appeal as it elucidates and simplifies a highly complex field

• PART 1: THE CONTEXT FOR URBAN REGENERATIONCh. 1 Introduction - Peter Roberts, Hugh Sykes and Rachel GrangerCh. 2 The Evolution, Definition and Purpose of Urban Regeneration - Peter RobertsCh. 3 Strategy and Partnership in Urban Regeneration - Andrew Carter and Peter RobertsPART 2: MAJOR THEMES & TOPICSCh. 4 Funding Economic Regeneration - Nigel Berkeley, David Jarvis and David NoonCh. 5 Physical and Environmental Aspects - Paul Jeffrey and Rachel GrangerCh. 6 Social and Community Issues - Rachel GrangerCh. 7 Employment and skills - Trevor HartCh. 8 Housing Development and Urban Regeneration - Martin McNally and Rachel GrangerPART 3: KEY ISSUES IN MANAGING URBAN REGENERATIONCh. 9 Regeneration by Land Development: the Legal Issues - Amanda Beresford, Richard Fleetwood and Mark GaffneyCh. 10 Monitoring and Evaluation - Rod Spires and Barry MooreCh. 11 Organisation and Management - Dalia LichfieldPART 4: EXPERIENCE ELSEWHERE AND A VIEW OF THE FUTURECh. 12 Transatlantic Policy Exchanges - Rachel Granger and Martin McNallyCh. 13 Urban Regeneration: Experiences and Insights from the Celtic Fringe - Deborah Peel and Greg LloydCh. 14 European Experiences - Paul DreweCh. 15 Urban Regeneration in Australia - Peter Newton and Giles ThomsonCh. 16 Current Challenges and Future Prospects - Peter Roberts, Hugh Sykes and Rachel Granger