At Regeneris we pride ourselves on our robust and incisive analysis of the key issues shaping the economic development and regeneration landscape. We share our views on these hot topics in the form of regular industry comment features on this website. Click on the links below to view the articles, and have your say on the issues they raise by emailing comment@regeneris.co.uk.
July 2009
Decision makers routinely use long-term economic forecasts for a range of decisions on the allocation of public funds. But recent events have severely undermined the so-called science of forecasting. Regeneris Consulting Managing Director Stephen Nicol asks whether we need to re-think how we use forecasts.
The London 2012 Olympic Legacy - a Missed Opportunity?
November 2008
As London gears up for hosting the 2012 Olympic Games, Dr. Jim Coleman and Chris Paddock look at the challenge of securing a long term legacy from the Games for the local area.
More Homework Needed on Housing Policy (Dr Ricardo Gomez, Associate Director)
May 2008
House prices have become a critical economic policy issue in the UK, yet we still have a lot more to learn about the link between housing and the economy at a local or regional level.
Demystifying Market Failure (Simon Hooton, Director)
October 2007
Director Simon Hooton attempts to demystify the concept of market failure, the much-quoted but frequently misunderstood rationale for public sector intervention in the economy.
New Fast-Track Planning System Needs More Detail (Stephen Nicol, Managing Director)
May 2007
Stephen Nicol, our managing director, reflects on the Government's new White Paper 'Planning for a Sustainable Future', released on 21st May 2007.
What Makes A Good Employment Land Review? (Darren Wisher, Director)
March 2007
Regeneris director Darren Wisher, a land and property expert, looks at factors often overlooked (even when following the Government's official guidance) when undertaking employment land reviews.
Working Longer, Working Smarter: Supporting Flexible Labour Market Behaviour into the Future (Dr Jim Coleman, Director)
February 2007
Dr Jim Coleman, director of the Regeneris London office and a former economics lecturer at Durham University, looks at the impacts of inadequate pension arrangements and profound demographic change on young people entering the UK's labour markets.
Do Cities Matter? (Stephen Nicol, Managing Director)
August 2006
Our managing director Stephen Nicol comments on the traditional, current and future role of cities in economic development.
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