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Item Open Access The European End Street Homelessness Campaign: Leicester City Report(De Montfort University, 2017-11-15) Richardson, JoannaItem Open Access Governing in and Against Austerity: International Lessons from Eight Cities(De Montfort University, 2017-08-01) Davies, Jonathan S.This report, mainly for non-academic users, summarises the interim conclusions from our ESRC study of austerity governance in eight cities. It also provides an overview of the eight case study cities: Athens, Baltimore, Barcelona, Dublin, Leicester, Melbourne, Montreal and Nantes. We welcome comments and discussion on the CURA website at http://cura.our.dmu.ac.uk/2017/08/16/dissemination-report-governing-in-and-against-austerity/Item Open Access Gypsy and Traveller Sites: the revised definition’s impact on assessing accommodation needs(Equalities and Human Rights Commission, 2019-09-20) Cottle, S.; Munns, R.; Murdoch, A.; Richardson, Joanna; Ruston, S.; Soucek, N.Technical report for EHRC on the impact of the Planning Policy for Traveller SItes (2015) on site deliveryItem Open Access Hidden Culture(2019-06-03) Granger, R.C.; Parsons, L.Urban leaders globally have shown increasing interest in the city as a site for artistic and culture-led regeneration, and as such attempts to measure the value of culture and the impact of cultural growth have increasingly come under scrutiny. Arguably the application of traditional methods of capturing, measuring, and assessing impact using units of financial measurements remain totally unsuitable for the diversity and nuances of cultural activities, as cursory assessments leave much ‘hidden’ form public view. This research begins with the problem of how to suitably capture value in hidden cultural forms. Hidden in this sense might relate to: 1. Hidden culture can be hidden from view (in other words taking place in the home, or in marginalised communities) 2. Hidden culture may lie outside of mainstream society 3. Hidden culture may be tacit, and cannot easily be communicated outside of those who have an intrinsic understanding of it. Finding ways to capture and articulate the impact of this type of hidden culture is the primary objective of this study.Item Embargo Innovation Explained: Inside the Black Box(InnoHouse, 2020-04-01) Granger, R.C.While it has often be said that we have entered an era of innovation, to what extent are we seeing accelerated globalisation of products and services and the emergence of new fields of technology, rather than innovation per se? In this book we unpack what innovation means and how we might stimulate innovation at a local level by providing the right conditions and support, and by fostering a culture and behaviour conducive to innovation activities. Forbes for example note that we are entering a new territory where the central challenge will be to bridge the gap between new scientific discovery and commercialisation – known as the ‘Valley of Death’ . The emphasis is on new discoveries in the academic world, and creating the conditions needed for successful exploitation/commercialisation of this new knowledge. When viewed in this way, quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, genomics, nanotechnology, AI and robotics are seen merely as linear developments in the innovation pipeline – in which a direct path is forged between discovery and commercialisation. In this book, we argue that this presents an old world view of innovation, and that the new era of innovation is much more about being connective and relational. In short, that collaboration and connections will become the new competitive attribute and the main tenet of economic growth. As such, we expect innovation to be complex and inherently unpredictable, but also recognise that there are core building blocks around social relations and connections that are visible in all examples of innovation, and from which localities might look to strengthen to tackle economic downturns.Item Open Access Islamophobia in Belgium. National Report 2016(SETA, 2017-03-21) Easat-Daas, AminaAs with previous years Islamophobia in Belgium has continued to grow through- out the country in 2016. The most notable peak in anti-Muslim hate arose in the weeks following the Brussels terror attacks at Zavantem Airport and Maalbeek metro station on 22 March, 2016. The climate of anti-Muslim prejudice and hate in the period after the attacks was fueled by political figures and the Belgian media alike; most notably flagrant claims of Muslims celebrating the attacks contributed to exac- erbating Islamophobia. Islamophobia continued to affect Muslims, presumed Muslims, those linked to Muslims and Muslim sites. However, Belgian Muslim women faced the bulk of Is- lamophobia throughout the country over the course of the year. This discrimination was present at numerous levels: Muslim women faced physical and verbal attacks, they were the subject of political scaremongering, they faced legal limitations on their dress, and even deprivation of their right to education and employment. In spite of these worrying developments in 2016, Belgian NGOs maintain a strong counter-presence, and lead projects directly related to the inequalities and Islamophobic prejudices that have become apparent in Belgium in 2016.Item Open Access Islamophobia in Belgium: National Report 2015(SETA, 2016-03-21) Easat-Daas, AminaThis section of the European Islamophobia Report details the state of Islamophobia in Belgium in 2015 and establishes its significant growth across the country over the year. Islamophobia in Belgium is shaped by factors both internal and external to the country; most notably peaks in Islamophobia in Belgium correlate with events in Paris such as the Charlie Hebdo attacks in January and the series of terror attacks in the French capital in November 2015. Belgian Muslim women and young Muslims are disproportionately affected by the phenomenon, notwithstanding Muslim men and those presumed to be Muslim or those affiliated with Islam who are also targeted by Islamophobia. In spite of the growing rates of Islamophobia in the country, Bel- gium is also home to numerous counter-Islamophobia initiatives. Analysis of these groups demonstrates several examples of good practice, which have informed the set of recommendations proposed at the end of this section of the report.Item Open Access Islamophobia in Belgium: National Report 2017(SETA, 2018-03-21) Easat-Daas, AminaDuring 2017, Islamophobia in Belgium has continued to grow at a steady rate. The most notable difference between the state of Islamophobia in the country and that documented in the European Islamophobia Report in previous years can be located in the lack of marked peaks or sizeable clusters in violent attacks against Muslims, Islam- ic sites or those presumed to be Muslim. However, this does not indicate an absence of Islamophobia rather it indicates a continuation of low level violent Islamophobic attacks, a growth in Islamophobic hate speech and most notably numerous state-level Islamophobic policies, legislative measures and proposals throughout 2017. As in previous years, Islamophobia in Belgium has continued to have a distinct- ly gendered nature, with Belgian Muslim women bearing the brunt of Islamophobia in the nation. The most pertinent example of this gendered Islamophobia includes the European Court of Justice preliminary judgements regarding the permissibility of dismissing women who wear the headscarf from employment issued in March 2017 - incidentally this decision was based, in part, on a case that had emerged from the Belgian context. Beyond the continued gendered Islamophobia seen in Belgium during 2017, the year was interspersed with significant state-led policies, bills and legislative mea- sures which sought to regulate the practice of Islam in Belgium, namely the limita- tions on ritual slaughter (including halal slaughter) voted on in May 2017 and July 2017, and the proposed state takeover of the Grand Mosque of Belgium. The bases of Islamophobic narratives remain much the same as in previous years: Islam is framed as constituting demographic, cultural and violent threat and thus it is alleged that Islam and Muslims must be regulated by the state, law and, in some cases, even the lay public. However, as we see from rulings such as that of the European Court of Justice, Belgian Islamophobia has the potential to influence and be influenced by the broader European Islamophobia, and this therefore has the potential to shape the ways in which the phenomenon may be effectively tackled.Item Open Access Islamophobia in Belgium: National Report 2018(SETA, 2019-03-21) Easat-Daas, AminaAs with preceding years, Islamophobia in Belgium has continued to grow and to per- meate diverse aspects of Belgian society. The nature of Islamophobia in Belgium re- mains constant – it is based on narratives of threat and perceived alterity of Islam and Muslims. Direct manifestations of Islamophobia throughout 2018 have been wide- spread and have affected Islamic sites with physical attacks and graffiti on mosques, Islamic practices such as halal slaughter, and also presumed Muslim individuals. During 2018, far right political and socio-political movements have had sig- nificant influence on Islamophobic narratives and action in the nation, particularly apparent in the case of the far right socio-politically-led Marche contre Marrakech in December which saw the overt manifestation of the intersection of traditional anti-immigrant racisms with anti-Muslim racisms. Furthermore, Islamophobia in Belgium is increasingly normalised, evident for example in the number of reported cases pertaining to Islamophobia in the police force, mainstream and popularised media narratives perpetuating Islamophobic tropes, and continued policy limiting expressions of Muslimness. Islamophobia in Belgium during 2018 has continued to have a distinctly gen- dered dimension – with numerous attacks against visibly Muslim women in par- ticular. Examples of attacks against Muslim women range from verbal aggressions, denial of access to services, Muslim women forcibly having the headscarf removed, and go as far as attempted rape. National Islamophobic debates continue to focus on the headscarf, and in this area, some gains and losses have been made – whilst some organisations have made accommodations of Muslim women’s dress, key figures con- tinue to demonise visible Muslimness in the nation. At the heart of Europe, the Belgian capital hosts a distinct far right presence at the supranational political level. In 2018, plans for the opening of a far-right think tank in Brussels to support associated European politicians were announced by Steve Bannon in the USA – showing the globalising nature of Islamophobia and its poten- tial to impact the nation. Counter-Islamophobia work and activism remains strong and effective in Bel- gium, with increasingly comprehensive reporting and counter-action as detailed below.Item Open Access Making the right call: Redesigning call centres from the bottom up(UNI Global Union, 2012) Sezer, Lisa A.; Doellgast, V.Item Open Access Negotiating the Delivery of Gypsy & Traveller Sites through Local Planning(Mid-Devon Planning Authority, 2020-07-30) Richardson, Jo; Peat, TristanThe 20 page report “Negotiating the delivery of Gypsy &Traveller sites through local planning” has found no substantive evidence to support the assertions made by some developers that the inclusion of pitches in housing schemes can impact on the viability of the development. This follows efforts to engage with mortgage lenders in the UK. The report has been informed by a survey of Local Authorities and an investigation of how residential property prices may be affected by the proximity of other land uses. The report concludes that ‘certainty increases viability’ and points to how the well-scoped plans can decrease the risk and uncertainty felt by developers and lenders. The Mid Devon Local Plan Review includes site allocation policies for urban extensions which place requirements for the delivery of pitches for Gypsies and Travellers.Item Open Access The potential for a negotiated stopping approach in London(Greater London Authority and London Gypsies and Travellers, 2019-11-01) Richardson, JoannaTravelling is a significant part of Gypsies and Travellers’ culture and way of life and many families continue to travel in and around London following in the footsteps of past generations. Being able to stop in safe and secure conditions and having access to basic facilities such as sanitation and waste disposal are essential to travelling. Negotiated stopping is a balanced and humane approach to managing roadside camps, based on a mutual agreement between the local authority and Gypsy and Traveller families on matters such as correct waste disposal and basic temporary facilities, sometimes directing Gypsy and Traveller communities away from contentious public spaces to more appropriate council land. This approach is proven to achieve significant savings in public spending and decreased social costs for Gypsy and Traveller communities. However, across London the preferred approach for most local authorities is rapid eviction of roadside families which has significant negative impacts.Item Open Access The Sustainability of Creative Cities(DMU, 2017-12-01) Granger, R.C.The purpose of this report is to capture the creative city experience in everyday terms, drawing on empirical research with creative workers and residents in two creative cities: Leicester and London. The intention is to subject the notion of the creative city construct to further scrutiny and to provoke wider debate about the design, practices, and ambitions of a creativity city within the context of a city’s economy and society. The cities of Leicester and London were selected to represent distinct creative cities with different outlooks, policy focus, and behaviours. There is a tendency in the literature and policy to use Creative Cities as an amorphous term, which assumes the same behaviour and impact, whilst in practice, a taxonomy of different creative cities would be beneficial.Item Open Access Toward a Counter-Islamophobia Toolkit: Drawing on Best Practices in the European Union(The Carter Center, 2018-05-18) Easat-Daas, Amina