 Making sustainable communities in towns and cities across the region requires concerted action by all agencies and stakeholders if the social, economic, environmental and physical fabric of those places is to support the people living in them over the longer term. The part that SEEDA plays in delivery takes different forms – for example, catalyst, leader of partnerships, and direct investor.
The design of the physical, built environment (including public open space) has a strong influence on the overall quality of life in any town or city, and can play a part in business investment and location decisions. Over the last four years, SEEDA has been working with partners across the region to achieve a renaissance of the physical fabric in urban areas. Our activities have focused on:
- Developing a regional structure of design advice, guidance and good practice;
- Providing expertise and support to local partners on masterplanning and development frameworks;
- Promoting good practice and sustainability in construction and development;
- Establishing and demonstrating best practice in SEEDA's own developments;
- Developing skills.
 SEEDA has taken a number of practical steps towards its vision of changing the culture of design in the South East.
Most recently, SEEDA launched South East Excellence, the Regional Centre of Excellence for the South East that has been established at the Government's request. South East Excellence will support the renaissance of towns and cities by encouraging individuals and organisations to learn new skills.
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