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Gathered here are news stories from all our publications, covering many of the biggest regeneration projects across the UK.

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Skyscrapers 'not killed off by recession'

Published: 2010-03-04 10:02:41

From: Islington (Inspire)

Two massive multi-million pound skyscrapers have not been "credit crunched" and will go ahead despite the recession, developers insist.  (Sourced from Islington Gazette.)

More than three years have passed since Islington Council approved plans for a 26-storey and a 17-storey tower next to Regent's Canal and City Road Basin. read more

New development opportunity

Published: 2010-03-03 09:35:43

From: Derby (Perspective)

Marketing Derby Bondholder and commercial property consultants, Rigby & Co, have announced a substantial mixed-use development opportunity on the site of Derby College’s Mackworth campus.

Following the college's move into new city centre locations, a total of nearly 21 acres is being offered to the market on the Mackworth site. read more

Grant to boost heart of Salford regeneration

Published: 2010-03-03 09:23:46

From: Salford (Central Salford)

A £10.8 million grant will kickstart the £650 million redevelopment of the historic heart of Salford, the North West Development Agency (NWDA) has said. (Sourced from BBC News.)

More than 800 homes, shops, offices and new public squares are included in the plans centred around Chapel Street. read more

Contentious discussion kicks off new blog

Published: 2010-03-02 14:07:06

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

Newcastle developer Adam Serfontein has opened a blog, linked to Renaissance Magazine, to share thoughts and discussion about development and regeneration in Newcastle.

Serfontein is managing director of Hanro, the company behind the proposed Strawberry Place scheme and the successful Cooper's Studios development.

Serfontein's opening blog asks: "Has the planning process improved in NewcastleGateshead?". He states: "If we are to stand a chance of attracting inward investment, which is the only real way to grow our city meaningfully, we must have buildings of scale and quality. We must demonstrate that these may be delivered with the public sector being part of the team and not an opposing force."

Newcastle City Council has been quick to respond, with director of environment and regeneration David Slater commenting: "We want developers to get a good quality service, from pre-application to post-development, adoption and maintenance where this is appropriate. We believe we are further on with this than Adam suggests, but let’s see what others have to say…" read more

"Everybody benefits" from Science City

Published: 2010-03-02 13:02:38

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

Science city status is a "win-win situation" for many organisations involved in Nottingham's regeneration, according to Jo Derbyshire, operations manager at the University of Nottingham's Innovation Park.

Speaking exclusively to Nottingham magazine, she said: "Science City status is very prestigious; we're very proud of it, and it enables invaluable networking between the cities and the sharing of best practice." read more

Issue three: out now

Published: 2010-03-02 12:58:13

From: Nottinghamshire (Nottingham)

The third issue of Nottingham's official investment and regeneration magazine is out now, and due to be launched at the international property event MIPIM in Cannes, which runs from 16-19 March.

Nottingham Magazine features all the latest news from the city's ongoing regeneration programme, as well as updates on the major projects shaping its future. read more

Hear the new Renaissance podcast

Published: 2010-03-02 11:02:01

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

Renaissance Magazine has launched a series of podcasts, featuring interviews with the people shaping the city's redevelopment.

The first in the series features Neil Osborne, director at surveyor Storeys SSP. He describes what he sees as NewcastleGateshead's greatest opportunities, as the city embarks on the next phase of its regeneration. read more

Renaissance issue six: out now

Published: 2010-03-02 10:42:15

From: Newcastle (Renaissance)

The sixth instalment of Renaissance, NewcastleGateshead's regeneration and investment magazine, is published and ready to be launched at the international property event MIPIM in Cannes, France, which runs from 16-19 March.

Included in issue six is all the latest news from the regeneration of one of the country’s most exciting urban centres.

The magazine also features an examination of the role played by city development company 1NG, a look at how Science City status is changing the region, and an in-depth look at the enviable quality of life available in the North East. read more

New Croydon office aims to impress

Published: 2010-03-01 13:56:21

From: London - Croydon (City3)

The whole 14th floor of Impact House, a newly-refurbuished 16-storey Croydon office block, has been converted into a panoramic restaurant for a day to help it impress potential clients.

The "restaurant" will provide a sit-down three-course meal for up to 80 commercial property agents as part of a special town Open Day, on March 4th, encouraging central London clients to consider Croydon as a potential business base. read more

National coverage for Croydon's planners

Published: 2010-03-01 10:14:57

From: London - Croydon (City3)

Last Sunday (February 28th) the Observer newspaper ran a feature on Croydon's planning team.

Entitled "Suburban regeneration", the piece began: "Croydon gave the world Kate Moss, but can it ever be sexy? An exciting team of young planners are set to revive the south London suburb and blaze a trail for all British towns." read more