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Building skateparks: the case for council and community support

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02 Jul 2019

Alex Jordan FRSA

Alex Jordan FRSA, reflects on his experience pitching his project, Skateparks Project, at RSA Engage: Making Change Happen Locally in London earlier this year.
Why England needs a spatial plan and what we can learn from the devolved nations

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28 Jun 2019

Riley Thorold

Regional planning could help England address local imbalances and shore up the economy against future challenges.
The past matters more than we may think for today’s towns and cities

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25 Jun 2019

Aima Ahmed

Only by understanding the impact of history can we help places have a brighter future.
Why we need regions, not just cities, to rebalance the UK

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13 Jun 2019

Ed Cox

The growth of global mega-cities has slowed. We need to think in terms of bigger regions to drive productivity – Scotland and London show that it works.
Could crowdfunding work for the public sector?

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12 Jun 2019

Mark Davis

Investment-based crowdfunding has huge untapped potential for public sector infrastructure finance.
How could a basic income change people’s lives?

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16 May 2019

Ian Burbidge Aima Ahmed

Three examples of how a basic income could help people take control of their futures.
Local leaders around the world are rebuilding progressive politics

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13 May 2019

Riley Thorold

Cities and mayors are leading the way for democratic innovation and inclusive growth.
Our towns have not been ‘left behind’, they have been actively excluded

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02 May 2019

Becca Antink

What’s happened to deprived communities is the consequence of political decisions.
RSA Scotland Welcomes new Network Engagement Coordinator

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26 Apr 2019

Angela Robertson

This month we welcome our new Network Engagement Coordinator, Angela Robertson. Working with Head of RSA Scotland Jamie Cooke, Angela’s role is to support the activities of Fellows, create closer connections within the network, and help the delivery of events across the country. Angela explains more below..
The Social Value of Local Journalism

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11 Mar 2019

Tabitha Stapely

As local newspapers and magazines continue to struggle, those within the industry are turning to data and statistics in their efforts to revive this floundering sector. But these provide only a partial glimpse at the role of journalism in society. We must also look at more qualitative factors to secure the future success of local journalism.