New Approaches to Integrated Place Shaping

This evaluation report assesses the outcomes of the University of Kent’s collaboration on the High Street Heritage Action Zone at Chatham Intra, Medway. Drawing on research with students, residents and local stakeholders, it examines how participatory planning, community engagement and live project learning can strengthen both educational practice and local civic capacity. The report identifies lessons for higher education institutions and local authorities and sets out recommendations for embedding long-term collaboration and co-design within place-shaping and planning processes.