The Relational Edge: Unlocking Lasting Community Transformation
How can place-based funding create genuine, lasting change that extends far beyond the funding cycle?
reveals insights from EU research led by Al Mathers (Visiting Practice Fellow, Urban Institute) and Jenny Andersson (). Through comprehensive analysis of the European urban futures programme —including deep case study work in Kalundborg, Denmark—this empirical study identifies what enables place-based investments to achieve systemic transformation and deliver truly regenerative outcomes.
Key insights include:
- What makes regenerative programme design succeed
- Common pitfalls that undermine long-term impact
- How to design funding that creates change beyond the investment period
Learn more: Contact Al Mathers at al.mathers@shef.ac.uk