The emergence of choice spaces.

The emergence of choice spaces.

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Town and Country Planning, 2009, 78 (12), pp. 545 - 548
Issue Date:: 2009-12-01

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dc.date.issued	2009-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Town and Country Planning, 2009, 78 (12), pp. 545 - 548	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0040-9960	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/41723
dc.description.abstract	"Choice spaces" are areas prioritized for targeted development in order to stimulate economic growth by attracting private capital, possibly at the expense of other considerations, and examples have include London's Docklands and the US city of Baltimore. Choice places exploit underutilized assets, for instance in brownfield sites, or they may adapt historic buildings; the focal point may be a town square or marina, an urban garden or promenade, and prestige property developments and leisure or retail destinations, along with restaurants and bars, are typical inducements; appearance is paramount, with the clear message that the place has a future. Now that Britain is in recession, a critical look at such places from a more socially just perspective seems to be appropriate.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Town and Country Planning	en_US
dc.title	The emergence of choice spaces.	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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utslib.citation.volume	78	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/lnstitute for Public Policy and Governance
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - IPPG - Institute for Public Policy and Governance
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Abstract:

"Choice spaces" are areas prioritized for targeted development in order to stimulate economic growth by attracting private capital, possibly at the expense of other considerations, and examples have include London's Docklands and the US city of Baltimore. Choice places exploit underutilized assets, for instance in brownfield sites, or they may adapt historic buildings; the focal point may be a town square or marina, an urban garden or promenade, and prestige property developments and leisure or retail destinations, along with restaurants and bars, are typical inducements; appearance is paramount, with the clear message that the place has a future. Now that Britain is in recession, a critical look at such places from a more socially just perspective seems to be appropriate.

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