Mike Hedges argues we can look to examples of success for inspiration to accelerate the economic growth of Swansea Bay City Region.
Tackling the Engagement Gap: The Importance of Community Engagement in Shaping our Places
Clare Jones reflects on the effectiveness of current community engagement mechanisms, and asks how communities can be more involved.
Land and Community: How we Lost Control of How Land is Managed, and How to Take Back Control
Against the commodification of land, Chris Blake argues we need to empower communities to make decisions about their place.
IWA Analysis: Where Next for the Foundational Economy?
Over the last two years the IWA has been exploring the foundational economy through a project to develop new ideas
Community Land Ownership for Affordable Housing
To counter the housing crisis, we need to upgrade the community ownership legislation in Wales, Casey Edwards argues.
REPORT: What Does Levelling Up Mean for Wales?
The IWA has just published a new report warning about the negative impact of the UK Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ agenda on Welsh councils.
Labour-Plaid deal poses serious questions for the Welsh Parliament
The cooperation agreement between Plaid and Labour raises major accountability and scrutiny issues, Andrew RT Davies argues.
Is the Climate Crisis Forcing us to Rethink the Welsh Tourism Industry?
Dr Jeanette Reis and Louise Dixey call for a rethink of the impact of tourism and its role in carbon reduction.
IWA Analysis: Our View on the Welsh Government & Plaid Cymru Co-operation Agreement
Will Henson and Harry Thompson look at the potential implications of the Welsh Government’s Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru.