Still on the hunt today for the renaissance definition. I am getting close as I discovered Tony Blair in 2002 tallking about the way in which regeneration failed without community involvement. Remarkably although not if you work there I think this is after Yorkshire Forward started their use of renaissance.
So what is it?
Renaissance is about community renewal; it includes physical regeneration, in fact it relies on it, but also an attempt at shiftkng the mood of a place. Not really social engineering, rather by involving the community at all stages that process of engagement in regeneration brings about a change in people and through people the community is transformed.
I'm not quite there yet as you can see but the key thing in all the writing is this continuing community involvement. I wonder whether this is sustainable as renaissance matures... The temptation to go all professional on communities must be overwhelming.
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