Central Cities Institute

This year, we have made good progress in setting up the Central Cities Institute, which is based at the University of Westminster. Its aim, to quote from its terms of reference is: "To examine the interface between the various activities and interests which make up the centres of major cities. CCI has the starting premise that, as well as larger corporate and government interests, healthy city centres need thriving residential populations, effective public facilities and dynamic small business communities. It will initiate and support research which can provide the basis for more balanced policy formulation to create and maintain sustainable city centres. It will actively promote the findings of such research to policy makers."

The idea is that local people, in equal numbers with academics, will look at the issues, which effect our lives. The first research proposals are in relation to the recent rapid growth in the Night Time Economy and the barriers to providing more affordable housing in the heart of the city. Many cities in Europe and elsewhere have developed innovative approaches to mixed uses, licensing, affordable housing, transport, the environment and many similar issues. The Central Cities Institute believes that central London can also learn from these approaches.

Matthew Bennett

Covent Garden Community Association Annual Report 2000-2001

 

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