Regeneration is a multidimensional term, within an urban context, focusing on the redevelopment of a locality with long-term improvements in mind. This includes economic development (creating the multiplier effect so as to generate investment into the area), social equity (thus ensuring the local community are not independent of decision-making processes and can access resources), retaining cultural capital (specifically heritage and that sense of place and historical connections that underpins communities) and environmental sustainability (see diagram below)
Source - Kocabas, Arzu. (2014). Sustainable Urban Conservation: A multi-dimensional conceptual framework.
Environment sustainability within the inclusive urban regeneration model means reducing waste, recycling & upcycling and reusing. Low-carbon producing technologies and energy efficiency can be part of the fabric of 'smart cities' of the future.
Source - https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/internetofthingsagenda.techtarget.com/definition/smart-city%3famp=1
Components of this visualisation include access to fast and reliable WiFi and 'smart building' - "new buildings constructed with sensors to not only provide real time space management and ensure public safety"
Source https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.centroidpm.com/galactic-city-model/amp/
The Galactic Urban Model is a post-industrial circular city model that fits neatly into any discussion about regeneration, gentrification, deindustrial activities and suburbanisation. Key is the Circumferential Highway surrounding the urban area, enhancing interconnectedness and improving access between components.Radial Highways also connect the periphery of the city from various points to the center CBD area of the city.
https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/64332
This model above perfectly encapsulates the notion of regeneration. A multi-dimensional, holistic and broad activity that must adapt to rising urbanisation. Public safety, eco-efficient sanitation facilities and an array of amenities and services on offer to local population.
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