An article (read here) taking a look at the high street funding programmes over the past few years and how changes in lifestyle and the economy impact high streets sparked some thoughts about whether all high streets need 'saving'. We are not fans of 'saving' the...
How easily you can find your way around a place can impact your enjoyment, visit and perception.But helping people find a town or city’s attractions, shops, leisure offer and amenities can sometimes be an overlooked part of places. It becomes even more important when areas...
What has changed with town centre renewal in the last year? The Assembly Line founder, Diane Cunningham looks back on some of the changes and highlights from visits around the country. Funding changes While dedicated High Street funding is still being spent, projects are concluding as the final...
How does a community organisation beat the commercial sector to bring disused buildings back to life? The Assembly Line founder, Diane Cunningham, headed to Hastings on a Don’t Waste Buildings tour to find out. A landmark building The Observer Building in the East Sussex seaside town has...
Working with the public sector, whether it’s planning, regeneration, or community activities, can be rewarding, but different priorities and ways of working can add challenges to project delivery.Drawing on her years of experience navigating the inner workings of local authorities, The Assembly Line founder Diane...
Sunderland is undergoing a vast city-wide regeneration programme, and The Assembly Line founder Diane Cunningham went to see what is happening on a recent trip to the North East.The focus is on creating a dynamic, healthy, and vibrant city, with the aim of transforming the...
October saw the launch of the Boosting Britain’s High Streets campaign at the Palace of Westminster, and The Assembly Line founder, Diane Cunningham was there.The campaign has been developed by the Policy Liaison Group for Housing Delivery and Growth. Diane, sits on the steering committee...
What makes a regeneration or a placeshaping project successful?On a recent trip to the North East, The Assembly Line founder Diane Cunningham visited a number of places that showcase what can work as well as some of the challenges. Starting things off in Newcastle Ouseburn was once...
With millions of new homes to be built it's easy to focus on the 'units' needed rather the sense of place and neighbourhood being created.The same can be said about the rise, in some town centres, in vacant properties and a need to relet them...
Despite the London tube strike, many people made it via boat, bike and Overground, to Roca London Gallery where our director, Diane was taking part in a talk on meanwhile use. Celebrating temporary users Helen Parton had assembled Diane, Jan Kattein, Mary Otumahana, Amy Lamé and...