Future relevance: what can new places learn from the UK’s towns of culture?

Reflections from: Emma Drake, Associate Director, thinkingplace and Founder of Henbe Communications As the shortlist for the UK’s first Town of Culture 2028 was announced, much of the conversation understandably focused on the 15 places still in the running. But I found myself thinking about a different question. What can the next generation of New… Continue reading Future relevance: what can new places learn from the UK’s towns of culture?

Episode 9 of ‘Right place, right time’ out now!

Episode 9 of our podcast series ‘Right place, right time’ is here! Places are there to be shaped and that involves more than just housing. Homes England launched its new strategic plan recently and it involves working in a much more ‘place based’ way. Whilst housing remains a significant aspect of the work, there will… Continue reading Episode 9 of ‘Right place, right time’ out now!