Have you heard the one about the artist, the developer and the planner? In the arts world, any narrative linking these three usually focuses on the threat of property development. The artist makes a run-down neighbourhood desirable, attracting the developer who puts up bland new buildings while increasing rental levels. The planner gets to negotiate a modest planning gain to fund local amenities. Affordable housing or a new school inevitably trumps arts provision. But what if the developer’s... more
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Issue 255: Location, location, location
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Location, location, location
09 Jul 2012By working with artists and arts organisations, developers can gain the support of both local communities and planners. Alex Homfray explains how
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