There is no shortage of vision for regeneration across the UK. From town centre renewal to unlocking new neighbourhoods, local authorities have clear priorities shaped by the needs of their communities and the ambitions of national policy. However, in many places, that vision remains unrealised. This challenge is not a lack of intent. Instead, economic pressures can delay delivery, particularly in areas where investment is most urgently needed.
Traditional development models tend to favour locations offering lower risk and stronger financial return. In contrast, where land values are modest, infrastructure is incomplete and viability uncertain, the market alone is rarely able to deliver the scale of intervention required.
