COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP - A FORMULA FOR NEIGHBORHOOD REGENERATION IN THE 1990S

The direct involvement of local communities in urban regeneration init iatives is an emerging theme of the 1990s. The paper sets out some of the main characteristics of contemporary community participation in Br itain and argues that developing effective forms of participation whic h give local communities real influence over decision making will not be easy. Some of the main issues and dilemmas which are likely to be f aced are highlighted along with some practical advice for the parties involved.