Research Themes

The LPIP Hub focuses on twelve main themes. You can find more information regarding the twelve themes below.

Communities in Their Places

This theme considers the current and potential future role of communities in addressing place-based challenges....

Cultural Recovery

Across the 4 nations of the UK, culture and heritage have a major role to...

Environment: Living and Working Sustainably in a Greener Economy

Research on living and working sustainably in a greener economy focuses on understanding and promoting...

Inclusive and Sustainable Local Economic Performance

Substantial economic disparities have continued to widen across the UK, found within and between nations,...

Innovation

Innovation is the “outcome of a process in which relevant knowledge and resources are used...

Skills

The UK is navigating rapid technological changes and economic shifts. A strong skills ecosystem is...

Felt Experiences

In recent decades, urban planners and policymakers have been increasingly interested in better understanding the...

Place leadership

This workstream will reflect on current challenges and opportunities for place leaders to pursue inclusive,...

Business Cases

Over the last few years there has been a growth in place-based funding through the...

Public Procurement and Innovation

A team at City-REDI currently works on a research programme focused on public procurement of...

Professional Standards for Place-Based Research Partnerships

The theme of "Professional Standards for Place-Based Research Partnerships" addresses the growing need for Higher...

Data for Place

This theme looks at what data is available for a place and what methods can...