Thurrock: A Visionary Brief in the Thames Gateway
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Introduction
 
 

A selection of 8 innovative case-studies has been compiled to inform and inspire a wide range of audiences involved in the regeneration of Thurrock and the Thames Gateway.

They aim to showcase a range of international projects and initiatives that demonstrate a high level of innovation and creativity in socially and environmentally engaged methodologies. These range from small arts-led projects to large-scale cultural regeneration programmes.

The case-studies showcase a breadth of creativity, cultural engagement, and environmental approach that contribute to a sense of place and that positively harness the impact of change and development. Most importantly, they draw from the local distinctiveness of an area’s community, landscape and ecological terrain as the springboard for change.

They are:
Amphibious Living, Southern Province, The Netherlands
Red Dive, New York City, USA
Duisburg Landscape Park, Ruhr Valley, Germany
WiMBY! Welcome into My Backyard!, Hoogvliet, The Netherlands
Community Orchards, Common Ground, UK
Borneo Sporenberg, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
3 Rivers 2nd Nature, Pennsylvania, USA
De Strip, Westwijk, The Netherlands