Who Wins, Who Loses

Is ‘gentrification’ an inevitable consequence of the regeneration of our historic areas?  The term is often used rather pejoratively, but is that entirely deserved?  It is appropriate that we consider these issues and potential solutions, particularly in view of the Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ agenda.  We will be examining the origins and history of gentrification in a London context as well as considering current responses in terms of national policy and projects. Through a series of case studies, we will examine a number of local initiatives in different parts of England and what they are doing (or have done) to protect local communities.

This conference will be of relevance to conservation officers and other heritage professionals, town planners, urban designers, engineers, surveyors, architects, and archaeologists. As always, we intend the presentations to be of nationwide interest, not solely London focused.

IHBC Heritage and Gentrification (single pages)

IHBC member £100Non member £145