The South Wales Metro presents a fantastic opportunity to switch to transit-oriented development, says Mark Barry. With all my work and advocacy in respect of the South Wales Metro since 2011, I have become far more aware of some of… Read more »
Regeneration
Housing and regeneration in Wales
WHQ analysis and comment on regeneration in Wales: renewing neighbourhoods, bringing empty buildings back into use and connecting housing with thriving communities.
Explore the latest analysis, explainers and comment below, or explore the WHQ magazine archive for in-depth features and debate.
Unlocking affordable homes
Katie Clubb explains how Conwy’s Empty Spaces Pilot is driving town centre regeneration Increasing the supply of affordable homes is a priority for Conwy but the County Borough Council has also made bringing empty homes back into use a priority… Read more »
Reimagining Penrhys
Collaboration is shaping a community-led future for an estate above the Rhondda Valleys, says Catherine Evans. Many social housing estates feature urban planning that makes no sense at all to visitors – baffling road layouts, labyrinthine pathways and cul-de-sacs, or… Read more »
Regeneration, redevelopment and revival in Rhyl
A striking development of affordable new homes in Rhyl has proved that regeneration doesn’t always come at the expense of heritage, says Craig Sparrow ClwydAlyn’s radical redevelopment of Edward Henry Street has transformed a road where 30 small flats once… Read more »
Challenging the narrative of decline
Jen Heal reports on lessons from the Town Booster Pilot Programme. Across Wales, town centres are navigating a complex mix of economic, social and environmental pressures. In many places, this has translated into visible decline – vacant units, reduced footfall… Read more »
A sense of ownership
What is the Welsh approach to regeneration of the most deprived areas of the country? Nick Taylor-Williams has some ideas. Large scale regen is hard. If done properly it can take years. It cannot be done in isolation, it needs… Read more »
Creating lasting change
Rhianydd Jenkins explains how Beacon is working to regenerate town and city centres. Beacon Cymru Group has an ambitious development programme across five local authority areas in South Wales. Our programme is a blend of new build and refurbishment projects,… Read more »
Finding the right balance
Sarah Prescott considers the impact of regeneration on housing association balance sheets Regeneration programmes sit among the most balance-sheet-intensive activities a housing association can undertake. While the strategic case is often rightly framed around place-making, resident outcomes and long-term asset… Read more »
A charter for change
Solutions to the housing shortage can look beyond conventional approaches to focus on placemaking that accommodates new homes and supports new neighbourhoods within existing settlements, says Carole-Anne Davies. No-one needs reminding that we are grappling with a housing crisis. The… Read more »
Reclaiming Cae Fardre
Lianne Bulford explains how partnership and design transformed an estate in South Wales. At Trivallis, we know that addressing anti-social behaviour (ASB) requires more than quick fixes. True change comes from tackling the physical environment, empowering communities, and addressing the… Read more »