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A picture of Pontypool's town-centre, currently the object of placemaking projects.

Placemaking, or Life and Death (and Rebirth?) of a Great Welsh Town

Angela Evans investigates the concept of placemaking, its uses in policy and its application to the Welsh town of Pontypool.

11th July (4th July)
  • People and Places

Why Community Banking is the Future for Wales

Community banks – as seen in many other countries – can provide Wales with a way of keeping financial services in the high street, writes Jack Sargeant MS.

9th March (4th March)
  • Politics and Policy

Coronavirus and the Resilience of Welsh Towns

Daniel Roberts says a place-based response is needed to protect Welsh towns from the economic shock of coronavirus

4th May (4th May)
  • Politics and Policy

Withering Welsh towns need a new approach

It’s time for the Welsh Government to match England’s efforts and for us to embrace creative solutions to our towns, writes Joshua Miles

25th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Understanding Welsh Places

Our new project has collected and analysed data on over 300 towns in Wales which will help inform and empower communities across the country.

8th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Building a New Economy – from rhetoric to reality

Chris Johnes and Neil McInroy set out the rationale for a conference held today exploring different way of running local economies

18th October (27th February)
  • Politics and Policy

Time for a new generation to take over the reins

John Osmond reflects on 17 years at the helm of the IWA

23rd January (23rd January)
  • Politics and Policy

How to be a Welshman

Daniel G. Williams discusses an autobiography by one of the nation’s organic intellectuals

10th June (29th February)
  • Culture

How to be a Welshman

Daniel G. Williams explores the two worlds of Ned Thomas’ autobiography

1st March (29th February)
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