Community Housing & regeneration Local economies Peer research Posted on: 22 March 2023 Authors: Siân Whyte, Alice Bell,
Life within easy reach
Drawing directly on research and engagement with local residents in east London, this webinar was hosted by the TCPA, sharing insights from Waltham Forest Council and The Young Foundation, and exploring the ’15-Minute Neighbourhood’ concept.
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