From an abandoned and ignored industrial area, Merton Abbey Mills has become a popular destination for south Londoners, drawing attention to the potential of the River Wandle and other attractions in the vicinity..

A troubled part of south-east London is set to undergo a series of selective improvements that will transform the 'health' of the wider area and community..

A Welsh river valley in an urban setting has shaken off a poor image through a series of landscape enhancement programmes, new and improved links to the surrounding area and promotion..

Abandoned by industry and blighted by the grime of the past, an area of canals and industrial structures has been transformed into a network of heritage attractions, waterside paths and public spaces. It is now a living and working area and a ‘must see’ on the Manchester tourist itinerary..

At a time when many traditional parks have experienced a decline in use, the Nene Park, Peterborough attracts in excess of 1,000,000 visits per year whilst achieving its aims of nature conservation and the provision of informal recreation in an urban setting. Importantly over 25% of these visits are new, showing that the park has more than just local significance..

With the increased interest in high density housing, Holland provides a source of inspiration. Jon Rowland describes recent schemes in Amsterdams docklands. .

Following the development of the Maritime Quarter, a joint venture was set up between the WDA and the local authority to implement projects in the centre itself.

Newcastle, suffering from the decline of traditional industries and competition from the out-of-town Metrocentre, set up the Newcastle Initiative to fight back.

Gothenburg in Sweden has made the transition from the world's largest ship builder to a diversified city.

Chatham Maritime is a mixed-use waterside development being carried out by SEEDA, which has a large residential component. .

A county wide programme to improve town centres in Kent, brings together expertise in urban design and economic development.

The Waterfront Strategy is a regeneration partnership between local businesses, local communities and the London Borough of Greenwich.

road proposals were dropped in favour of traffic management, and Exeter was one of the first British cities to go for traffic calming.

A county-wide programme to improve town centres in Kent has brought together expertise in urban design and economic development.