HRL

Saturday 4 February 2012

The Future of Harlow Renaissance

The Board of Directors of Harlow Renaissance Ltd met on 1st Sept 2010. The directors noted the probability of much reduced funding from Members and Government, which can only be confirmed after the Comprehensive Spending Review is complete in October, and also the indication that no significant funding will be available from other sources. Accordingly the Directors have agreed that the company should work towards a cessation of activities by 31st March 2011.

Tomorrow’s Harlow – re-thinking Gibberd’s vision in the 21st century

On 18th June Harlow Renaissance hosted a one day symposium to debate the way in which Harlow should grow in the future. An invited audience of more than 60 professionals in the property and development industries gathered to pool their knowledge and expertise in a focussed discussion on the best ways that Harlow can grow. Its purpose was to stimulate some thoughts as a precursor to the launch of Harlow Council’s LDF ‘Issues and Options’ consultation in September as well as to develop broader thinking to influence future developments as to how Gibberd’s original principles can be applied in today’s context.