Creative community engagement case studies
These case studies outline creative approaches that communities can use to kick start conversations about where they live and work, and get involved in neighbourhood planning.
From scraps of land for play to large-scale developments which cross communities, this collection of examples should provide the inspiration and tools to help people think more creatively about how to engage communities in thinking about the future of places.
We've produced many of these case studies as part of our work within the Building Communities neighbourhood planning project.
Imaginary Journeys
Seven Cornish towns worked with theatre company Wildworks to animate open spaces and support regeneration.
Download the pdf case studyThe Ayr Adventure
Eden helped a community in Cornwall design an innovative nature-based play space for local familes to enjoy.
Download the pdf case studyKickstarting Kingsbridge
We used creative consultation techniques to aid this Devonshire community in building a recreation ground.
Download the pdf case studyLizard Larks
This project was all about the community designing better outdoor play access on the Lizard Peninsula.
Download the pdf case studyPlay Scilly
We used creative play and consultation methods with residents to design better play spaces on the island.
Download the pdf case studyWildworks Community Project
This theatre company used fresh techniques to help residents in Cornwall's Clay Country articulate their ideas.
Download the pdf case studyClay Country consultation
Eden designed and delivered a creative community consultation project in five parishes of Cornwall’s China Clay Country.
Read the case studyBeyond Bricks
Community arts charity Multistory used creative ways to help strengthen community links in the West Midlands.
Download the pdf case studyCreative Spaces Project
The Sensory Trust used outdoor activities to reconnect older people in care homes with their local community.
Download the pdf case studyGreat Day Out
A good example of how to engage harder to reach sectors of the community in designing spaces.
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A project making use of empty space in the east end of London, for local projects and fledgling businesses.
Download the pdf case studyPlymouth roof garden
Eden is working to help a residents association in Plymouth turn their inner-city roof space into a vibrant garden.
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