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French cities, facing problems of negative images and threats from out of town developments, have responded by setting up the French National Town Centres Federation |
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French cities, facing problems of negative images and threats from out of town developments, have responded by setting up the French National Town Centres Federation. This is promoting cities as places for people to gather, aiming to create a sense of community and an identity to visitors. Partnerships between the municipality and towns have been established and links between Councils and Chambers of Commerce encouraged.
The Federation has published a ten point manifesto which includes parking and public transport initiatives, promotion of diversification and development of waste land. The federation’s plan encourages partnerships between Councils and Chambers of Commerce and the most innovative idea is the promotion of town centre payment card allowing access to museums, transport and parking facilities. France has also introduced Zones d’Amenagement Concertes where contracts are used in selected areas to bid for national resources, similar to the Single Regeneration Budget. |
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