MAKING RETAIL LED REGENERATION WORK IN HISTORIC TOWNS

[i][b]Princesshay, Exeter: A Case study[/b][/i] English Historic Towns Forum Conference 30 November – 1 December 2005 Royal Clarence Hotel, Exeter UK This conference in Exeter will explore the challenges created by retail led regeneration and how they can be addressed in a way which complements the existing fabric. The main focus will be on the Princesshay scheme, now on site, which illustrates the pitfalls, problems and solutions for regeneration in historic centres. Who should attend: Local Authority Officers and Elected Members across all the disciplines: (planning, regeneration, conservation, economic development, tourism etc) Community Leaders and Civic and Amenity Groups Private sector developers, retailers, manufacturers, architects, designers, landscape architects, contractors, conservation professionals and consultants Policy makers, budget holders and strategic planners The ENGLISH HISTORIC TOWNS FORUM (EHTF) is a membership organisation, established in 1987, which aims to "promote and reconcile prosperity and conservation in historic towns". Full Membership is through the Local Authority but other categories of membership encourage involvement by the private and voluntary sectors, as well as interested individuals. The challenges of accommodating modern life in an historic environment are faced by all its Members and the Forum addresses this by working to establish and disseminate best practice on the wide range of issues of concern to those engaged in the management of the historic towns and cities. This it does by organising conferences and seminars, publishing good practice guidance and facilitating the networking of its members. The Forum also lobbies Government and other policy making bodies on behalf of its membership to ensure that their special concerns and needs are addressed. It also facilitates a Europe-wide network through the European Association of Historic Towns & Regions. For further information: Contact Dawn West Tel: 0117 9750459 Email: ehtf@uwe.ac.uk http://www.ehtf.org.uk/events.asp