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Rules of Thumb | Key Indicators / Prompts |
- Vision - regeneration needs a shared vision and positive attitude to change.
| Is there determination to make a step-change in the fortunes of an area?
Has is got commitment fromlocal people, regional players and the national and european bodies?
It means having a positive mind set, accepting and change, being aware of the potential effects, looking for linkages and benefits.
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- Balance - partnerships must aim at balanced long-term economic, environmental and social benefits.
| Are economic measures proposed environmentally acceptable?
Creating new employment is a high priority but replacement jobs cannot be at all costs - if they are in the worng place they may not be environmentally sustainable.
Local home-grown enterprises, though hard to nuture and needing a lot of care and attention, deserve a centeral place in strategies.
Development agencies and local partnerships need to tie their development strategies into socail inclusion objectives.
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- Clarity - it is vital to be clear about objectives and impacts.
| Do a careful assessment of the area's weakness and strenghts.
What do loacl communities aspire to?
Work with them to determine priorities.
Think about other strategies elsewhere, one large development may well have an impact over a large area and effect different communities.
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| Don't compromise high-quality design for short term wins, and do build a commitment to care and maintenance over time. A damaged environment creates low expectations; quality is needed to ensure that confidence is raised and new investment is attracted in.
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