Supporting Historic High Streets Part 1
Contrary to popular belief, the High Street is not actually dead, but it is timely to consider the challenges and solutions it faces, so that these important civic places can thrive in the future.
Programme
Walking tour information
Managing Oxford city centre discussion – Laurie Taylor, Oxford City Centre Manager
Is the High Street really dead or dying? Jonathan Burnett, Springboard Research Ltd
Enabling town centres to adapt to change – John Parmiter, Future High Streets
Understanding local urban character and planning for intensification – Jane Manning, Allies & Morrison Urban Practitioners
What can a Business Improvement District (BID) do? Catherine Turness, Winchester BID
Age-friendly Town Centres – Louise Thomas, HTVF
The Community Value of Markets – Prof. Sophie Watson, Open University
Regenerating Hillingdon’s High Streets – Councillors Susan O’Brien & Douglas Mills, London Borough of Hillingdon