About the Research Consortium

The consortium consists of 6 academic and 9 non-academic organisations. Together, we have strength in integrated urban regeneration processes, multi-dimensional built environment modelling, sustainability and quality of life metrics, and the integration of this knowledge into socially inclusive design solutions.

Academic Partners

University of Salford

Data modelling and handling, ontology modelling, LUDA assessment decision support, unified modelling language (UML) and postGIS, energy exchange model, ADMS air pollution models, inclusive design, healthcare infrastructures, change management, internet and VR based stakeholder engagement (VEPS), GIS-based statistic (demographic) data repository (Vivacity).

Dundee University

Integrated Susutainability Assessment Tool (ISAT) and other sustainability appraisal tools, visual map of urban sustainability issues, evaluation results of 700+ assessment tools, whole life costing, maintenance strategies.

Liverpool University

Heritage "soft" measures, historical building conservation.

Manchester University

NWQuest simulation tool, Public Participation GIS, Micro-MAPPAS, ISCAM, REAP, urban modelling, evaluation and participation, spatial policy analysis.

Edinburgh Napier University

Digitally-inclusive urban regeneration, sustainable community development, the Intelcities e-learning platform, LUDA e-compendium, life-long learning, learning cities.

University of Wales Institute

Housing energy simulation, thermal modelling of buildings, computer aided design and visualisation, environmental assessment.

Industrial and public sector partners

Arc4

Housing market renewal, products and structures, social enterprise, participation routes, regeneration action plans and delivery, "Box4" tool for community housing finance.

Arup

Project management, multidisciplinary design, refurbishment and restoration, planning and engineering consultancy

Fusion GFX

Envisage software development tool to build interoperability of software modules and data, and presentation of information.

Manchester Digital Development Agency

Digital government services, Knowledge Society and regeneration, community IT development, broadband role-out and connectivity, social enterprise for IT business development, training and online services (Eastserve).

New East Manchester URC

Large-scale regeneration programme management, neighbourhood renewal, public-private partnerships, regeneration project implementation. East Manchester case study.

Sheppard Robson

Architecture and urban design, green space, mixed-use regeneration, multi-agency partnerships, project delivery, consultancy.

Urban Vision and Salford City Council

Extensive experience of regeneration problems, early/base-line stages of regeneration process, public-private partnerships, property management, design (highway, landscape, architectural), development control. A57 Liverpool Road case study.

Wates

House building, housing refurbishment, sustainable construction, energy efficiency of buildings, corporate responsibility.