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Links: Research & information
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Updated 10 feb 2005 |
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Keyword: Urban Catalyst
Scope: Europe
Research project on reactivation of unused urban areas. Development of new measures and tools for temporary activating residual areas and for applying temporary uses as a basis for lasting urban development. Research sites in Naples, Vienna, Berlin, Amsterdam and Helsinki. |
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Keyword: GURI
Scope: Global
The Global Urban Research Unit aims to become a major force in global urban research. GURU has been formed through the merger of three successful urban research centres at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne (CREUE, CARDO and CUT). GURU's work covers four themes: Territorial Governance and Spatial Planning, Cities and International Development, Neighbourhood Diversity and Social Inclusion and Urban Technology Design and Development. The website contains details of all members of the group, current and past research, publications and links. |
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Keyword: RUDI
Scope: Global
An urban design website that offers information about good practice in urban design (subscription-only, special rates for Government, Education and Voluntary & Community Organisations). RUDI offers for instance reports, features, articles and book reviews, case studies of good practice and design guidance. |
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Keyword: Sustainable Cities Research Institute
Scope: UK and abroad
The Sustainable Cities Research Institute at Northumbria University aims to develop and promote sustainable approaches to urban living. Sustainable Cities takes an integrated approach, making connections between issues and areas of study. This approach is reflected in its website which has links to the Institute's partners and Projects, information from UK, European Union, United Nations and other international Governmental Websites, various campaigns, consultants and private companies, and details of university and other research institutions across the UK and abroad. |
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Keyword: ILS
Scope: North Rhine-Westphalia
Assistance for decision-makers in the field of regional and urban development policy: spatial planning, urban development, traffic and building. The Research Institute for Regional and Urban Development of North Rhine-Westphalia (The Institut für Landes- und Stadtentwicklungsforschung und Bauwesen ILS) keeps up an intensive exchange of ideas and experience between practitioners and researchers and co-operates within national and European networks. |
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Keyword: KEI
Scope: The Netherlands
KEI is the leading knowledge centre on urban regeneration in the Netherlands. On this website you will find a lot of information on urban regeneration in the Netherlands. The process and organisation of urban regeneration are explained and some interesting projects are highlighted. A number of links are given for more information on urban regeneration, housing associations, etc. The Dutch part of the website is home to a treasure of information and news on urban and social regeneration. |
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Keyword: CABE
Scope: UK
The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) use their skills and resources to work for a higher quality of life for people and communities across England, with particular concern for those living in deprived areas. Their website provides a list of sites related to project enabling and implementation such as details of potential funds and funding criteria. There are also many links to sources and pieces of research, skill development and CABE-backed campaigns. |
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Keyword: CUBE
Scope: particularly the Northwest of England
The Centre for the Understanding of the Built Environment (CUBE) is committed to the investigation, discussion and advancement of design quality within the built environment, particularly in the Northwest of England. The website contains best practice, links and information sharing on a wide range of topics including understanding the built environment, community involvement, engineering, sustainability, landscape architecture, regeneration and housing. |
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