What sort of projects are URCs involved in?
Typically, a URC will first establish its aspirations for development through a strategic regeneration framework or masterplan. This will then guide development activity in its area. It may then be necessary for URCs to make a series of strategic acquisitions through their public sector partners in order to facilitate the delivery of their framework and encourage private sector investment. URCs will also get involved in influencing local agencies to address skills shortages that could help to boost the local economy. They may also seek to improve the public realm in its area and standards of urban design, perhaps through an urban design code. Working together, URCs also seek to influence national government policy with regard to regeneration and inner city investment, sharing best practice that is being delivered in their areas.
