Regenera

This Urbact programme is co-ordinated and funded by Belfast by Belfast City Council. It involves 13 cities and is working toward the development of an integrated approach to urban regeneration, under the three themes of physical regeneration, social mixity and accessibility. Essentially it is focusing on best practice in the planning and regeneration of sensitive areas of inner cities.

Following the Milan launch in April 2005, there are 11 workshops and a final conference scheduled to take place with two places at each for Belfast representatives. This is an opportunity to present a Belfast case study outlining local approaches to the particular workshop theme. The city of Belfast will take its turn at hosting one of the workshops, scheduled to take place on 21-23 September 2006. The theme has yet to be determined and local representation will be sought to make the workshop a success and showcase the best of Belfast urban regeneration initiatives in inner city areas.

A requirement for consistent input necessitates the involvement of a representative from Belfast City Council at all events. Belfast City Council, through the Steering Group, will identify and invite appropriate accompanying participants depending on the city sub-theme. The Conditions of involvement will mirror those agreed for UDIEX above. Only two places are available for each of the 10 Regenera workshops.

For further information on Regenera please email Laura Leonard, Belfast City Council at leonardl@belfastcity.gov.uk.