Visionary Thurrock
A creative approach to planning and development in the Thames Gateway
Thurrock: A Visionary Brief in the Thames Gateway has redefined what is meant by ‘culturally-led regeneration’. It is a major programme of new thinking about Thurrock and the Thames Gateway, bringing an international perspective to local, regional and national policy debates around cultural practice in regeneration.
The programme has set out an innovative process for planning and development in the Thames Gateway. It has demonstrated that if culture is interpreted widely, if regeneration is addressed holistically and if a creative process is embedded in planning and decision-making, then it is possible to create truly sustainable communities.Underpinning the programme is a celebration of the strong local character and values of the area, as well as an emphasis on the importance of quality and innovation, local participation, strong leadership and cross-sector working.
For details about this innovative programme, see website below.