PODCAST | Is heritage the enemy of regeneration?
Do heritage properties help or hinder efforts to revitalise a community? In the latest Place North West podcast, we zoom in on Rochdale to see how history is shaping the future.
Rochdale Development Agency heritage director Emma Birkett and Donald Insall Associates director Simon Malam share how they’re tackling the challenges of heritage-led regeneration and the rewards such projects bring.
Topics covered in this podcast:
- Civic identity
- Unlocking regeneration sites
- Sustainability
- Accessibility
- Assembling the right team
This episode was sponsored by Rochdale Development Agency, which drives investment, economic development and regeneration in Rochdale and the surrounding areas. Current major RDA projects include Upperbanks, the Rochdale Rail Corridor and the Heritage Action Zone. For more information, visit investinrochdale.co.uk.
More on Rochdale developments:
- Rochdale’s historic areas in line for upgrade
- Contractor appointed for £14m Rochdale Town Hall
- PODCAST | Best practices for developing around transit hubs
Podcast by David Booth | david@placenorthwest.co.uk
