Abstract

From 2006-2013, the International Centre for Local & Regional Development (ICLRD) published applied research on urban reconciliation, community regeneration, and inter-regional and cross-border co-operation for the Island of Ireland, specifically the border regions between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland communities.

ICLRD’s research brought together universities, governments, and community groups to address the spatial aspects of peace and reconciliation on the Island of Ireland. ICLRD’s work details the challenges of building regenerative urban development across multiple contexts–political and economic dynamics within the Island of Ireland, between European Union councils in cross-border regions, and within local Irish communities. The project made a particular focus on encouraging communities to take a proactive role in creating a stable society in their regions.

Partners included CroSPlaN (European Union INTERREG IVA), the International Fund for Ireland, and the Higher Education Authority of the Irish Government. François Vigier contributed to this research for I2UD.

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Project Year:	2006-2013
Project Type:	ICLRD Project
Geographic Regions:	Ireland / Northern Ireland
Reports:	ICLRD: Spatial Strategies on the Island of Ireland (June 2006) ICLRD: Fostering Mutual Benefits in Cross Border Areas: “The Challenges and Opportunities in Connecting Irish Border Towns and Villages” (Final Report, November 2008) ICLRD: Newry Dundalk Twin City Region Working Papers (June 2008) ICLRD: Newry Dundalk Twin City Region (January 2009) ICLRD: Rural Restructuring: Local Sustainable Solutions to the Rural Challenge (2009) ICLRD: Rural Communities and Rural Restructuring Working Paper Series (2009) ICLRD: “All Change But Any Alignment? The Impact of the Proposed Governance and Planning Reforms Across the Island of Ireland on Inter-Jurisdictional Planning.” (2010) ICLRD: Developing a Strategic Alliance between Newry and Mourne District Council and the Louth Local Authorities (September 2010) ICLRD: Cross-Border Cooperation and Development Responding to the Environmental Challenge (Final Report, 2011) ICLRD: Shared Services Propositions for Local Government Collaboration (March 2012) ICLRD: Shared Services Working Together for the Common Good (2013)
Authors:	François Vigier; John Driscoll; Erick Guerra; Carolina Creamer; Karen Keaveny; Neale Blair; Cormac Walsh; Jim Hetherington; Lina Shi; Justin Gleeson; Andrew McClelland; Chris van Egeraat; Brendan O’Keeffe; Alastair Adair; Jim Berry; Stanley McGreal; Christopher Ryan; Karen Keaveney
Sponsors:	CroSPlaN, European Union ITERREG IVA; International Fund for Ireland; Higher Education Authority (Government of Ireland)
Categories:	Reconciliation and Development
ID:	2006_06_001

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