Reality, resources, resilience: regeneration in a recession
This paper, from Scotland's Independent Regeneration Network (SURF), looks at how the recession is impacting upon disadvantaged communities in Scotland.
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This paper summarises experience and practical initiatives in two contrasting case study neighbourhoods, exploring how communities and partner agencies are responding, and asks what opportunities are presented by the distinct Scottish policy context.
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