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State of the English Cities: Thematic Reports

State of the English Cities: Thematic Reports

Published 29 November 2006
Type(s) Reports and summaries
Site Cities and regions
Product code 06 HC04 137/6
ISBN See details below.
Price Free

Summary

The main State of the English Cities report was launched in March 2006. The report draws extensively on analysis from six underlying thematic reports:   

  • The Changing Urban Scene: Demographics and the Big Picture
  • Social Cohesion
  • The Competitive Economic Performance of English Cities
  • The State of American Cities
  • Liveability in English Cities
  • A Comparison of Public Attitudes in Urban and Non-Urban Areas across Different Regions

These reports are priced publications, available in print. See Para (1) for Order details.

  • The Changing Urban Scene: Demographics and the Big Picture
    This report provides an account of what has been happening in urban England in recent years, focusing on the 56 SOCR cities with 125,000 or more people. The research examines the extent to which the latest demographic patterns represent a continuation of, or departure from, previous trends and discusses the role of the various drivers of change.

    ISBN: 978 1 85112 870 9
    Price: £25 (free to download below)
  • Social Cohesion
    This report provides an assessment of social conditions in English cities in 2005, taking into account the wider regional context, local economic circumstances and the policies of local and national government and associated agencies. It focuses on the significance of cities to society, recent social changes in cities, the determinants of social change, and the role of government policies and issues to be addressed.

    ISBN: 978 1 85112 871 6
    Price: £25 (free to download below)
  • The Competitive Economic Performance of English Cities
    This report examines the changes taking place over time in the economic performance of the 56 cities and what is driving those changes, and the factors which are critical for success. It examines the differences between cities and the dynamics at work.

    ISBN: 978 1 85112 868 6
    Price: £25 (free to download below)

The following reports are free but are only available as downloads. See Para (2) for Order details.

  • The State of American Cities
    This report explores trends and drivers of change in US cities. It argues that whilst the US and England are marked by significant cultural and political differences in their views on cities, the two nations are undergoing similar economic and demographic changes which means that there may be transferable lessons for English urban policy from recent developments in the US.

    Product Code: 06 HC04 137/6
    Price: Free
  • Liveability in English Cities
    This report focuses on liveability in our cities and urban areas in terms of quality of space and the built environment. It explores issues relating to the use of a place and how safe it feels. It considers what is involved in creating and maintaining a sense of place by creating an environment that is both inviting and enjoyable.

    Product Code: 06 HC04 137/4
    Price: Free
  • A Comparison of Public Attitudes in Urban and Non-Urban Areas across Different Regions
    This report explores the extent to which people's attitudes and experiences vary according to the area in which they live. The research focuses on two particular comparisons: firstly, between people in urban areas compared with people in non-urban areas; and secondly, between people living in the south and east of England compared with people in England's north and west.

    Product Code: 06 HC04 137/5
    Price: Free


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