Online retail was once blamed for causing the death of the high street, but have the tables now turned as technology is becoming dominant in driving physical store visits, building closer connections with customers and streamlining in-store experiences? In the third article for the Boosting Britain's...
What do the night-time economy, the seaside and landlocked town centres have in common?Visiting a raft of events focused on different types of place economies has shown The Assembly Line founder, Diane Cunningham, that there are common challenges running through placemaking and place shaping. And...
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...
Birkenhead has secured £80-90m in government funding and now, there is a chance to create a new future that brings meaningful opportunities for all. But, is this enough to deliver beneficial change. Background Birkenhead is located opposite Liverpool and run by Wirral Council. It’s a place which has...
How Huyton Village went from having the worst Christmas tree to a huge Christmas light switch on. Huyton Village went from being mocked for the ‘worst Christmas tree of the year’ (over many years) to 2,500+ people turning out for a Christmas light switch-on, When we...
As another year draws to a close, there is time to reflect and give some thought to how the year ahead might start. 2024 saw us working on projects across the country; reviving high streets, guiding partnership structures, considering the future of markets and interim roles...
It was a big week for high streets this week with the conclusion of the High Streets Task Force (HSTF) and the publication of the Lords Report. High Streets Task Force: IPM Reflects on Five Years of Revitalising England’s High StreetsAt an event in Manchester hosted...
During May, Clerkenwell Design Week takes place to celebrate a small, historic area of London where many architects, creative businesses and designers are located. It showcases design and interior brands and incorporates a talks programme.One of the sessions was with Mary Portas with the focus...
Tucked away, only a few minutes walk from the busy Sloane Square lies Pavilion Road, home to London’s longest mews which has been reimagined as a modern high street.The London Society hosted a tour of the street with Cadogan and architects Stiff & Trevillion who...