Goldsmiths, University of London – Centre for Community and Urban Research

Year of publication: 2013

This research, commissioned by L&Q, aims to better identify and evidence the ‘impact’ of the work of housing associations on communities and the neighbourhoods they live in.

The research focused on a retrospective assessment of a selected group of L&Q regeneration developments utilising a bespoke impact assessment framework (IAF).

The IAF was used in relation to seven London-based L&Q developments in order to examine evidence in relation to four key questions:

• Has development lived up to the expectations of residents and the local authority?
• Has the development improved the physical living conditions of residents in terms of their housing and surroundings?
• Has a viable community been created in the development?
• Is there any evidence to show that individual or family well-being and life chances have been enhanced as a result of living in the development?

The research finds that L&Q achieved their ‘offer’ in relation to homes, infrastructure, community and residents benefits. They have had extensive impact in re-shaping neighbourhoods, ensured that staff from all teams focused on the common goal of community benefit and demonstrated embedded principles, informing practice across the staff team.

Content type: Placemaking

Tags: Report

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