Hello Clive and Kingsway Villagers,
My name is Richard Holmes. I’m currently leading a research project into new communities and hoping to use Kingsway Village and Coopers Edge as case studies.
I am conducting the study in partnership with the Future Communities Consortium, a project of the Young Foundation.
I’ve already contacted Barry Kirby, who I understand is chair of the Residents Association and contacted local councillors. However, I’m also looking to interview someone who runs a popular community group to get their take on how Kingsway has evolved.
This study seeks to understand the common catalysts and challenges that have stimulated community engagement in these new housing developments. From this, it hopes to identify local and practical measures that can be taken to ensure new neighbourhoods become thriving communities. The research is based on findings from the Social Sustainability Framework, a document that reflects on the importance of planning for social elements of a new community in addition to considering environmental, economic and physical features.
Your involvement will consist of a face-to-face interview, and should you wish an invitation to the launch of the report.
Findings from this research will contribute to the national evidence base and be used to influence national and local policy makers, as well as informing residents of future new communities of best practice.
Thanks for reading this post. If you would like to be involved then you can e-mail me at richholmes@me.com and I will arrange a time to meet at your convenience.
Many thanks,
Richard
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