New series delivering deep insight into the policies, funding and local partnerships shaping urban renewal, and leading up to Building the Future Live Conference in October

Housing Today is today launching Regen Connect, a year‑long editorial campaign delivered in partnership with sister titles Building and Building Design, as regeneration returns to the centre of the national and local policy agenda.

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The campaign will focus on regional regeneration and on strengthening collaboration between local authorities, clients and the construction supply chain.

Led by the Building the Future Think Tank - a research hub that partners with industry to make the case for effective investment in the built environment - Regen Connect will provide insight into how infrastructure investment, community development and new housing are shaping the future of the UK’s regions.

Over the coming months we will publish:

  • Regional deep‑dive series profiling local areas, their funding streams, community priorities, key clients and active consultants;
  • Regular “State of Regeneration” reports assessing trends and policy shifts;
  • “Voices of Regeneration” interviews with leaders across councils, client bodies and major developers; and
  • Project spotlights showcasing successful schemes and the lessons they offer for replication elsewhere.

This coverage will culminate in a special report to be published at our Building the Future Live Conference in London on 7 October.

The launch comes as the UK’s regeneration landscape undergoes rapid change. With Labour’s pledge of a “decade of national renewal” and Homes England preparing to deploy up to £46bn over the next 10 years, political and financial momentum is beginning to return to an area long constrained by fragmented funding and weak market conditions.

Industry leaders report a renewed emphasis on regionally led decision‑making, with combined authorities and empowered mayors now shaping priorities for housing, infrastructure and brownfield development.

Throughout 2026, Regen Connect will track these shifts, offering insights into how regeneration is being delivered on the ground.

Our series begins today with analysis by Joey Gardiner of changing regeneration policy, the impact of devolution and how new funding is driving a fresh approach between local leaders and construction professionals.

The editorial team is inviting contributions from practitioners, local leaders and experts keen to share insights or highlight emerging opportunities in their regions. 

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Regional regeneration is transforming communities across the UK - and Regen Connect is our new editorial series, running across Building, Housing Today and Building Design, giving you the insight you need to stay ahead.

Led by the Building the Future Think Tank, our year‑long editorial programme explores how investment in infrastructure, housing and placemaking is shaping the future of our regions.

Through ongoing analysis and expert commentary, we highlight the policies, funding streams and local priorities that matter most to the construction and development sector.

Regen Connect offers clear, practical intelligence on where regeneration activity is happening and why. We track how mayoral funds, government programmes and local authority strategies are influencing development pipelines, and we spotlight the organisations - from clients to consultants to supply chain partners - that are driving progress on the ground.

What we cover:

  • Funding priorities: How money is being allocated and the impact on upcoming projects.
  • Regional opportunities: Local challenges, strategic ambitions and how industry is responding.
  • Market intelligence: Profiles of key players shaping regeneration across the UK.

How you can get involved:

Throughout the year, our team will be gathering insight from across the sector to inform editorial features, debates and events. We welcome contributions from practitioners who want to share experience or shine a light on emerging trends.

Read more about the campaign here

Be part of the conversation – contact us to contribute or get involved by emailing our deputy editor at dave.rogers@building.co.uk  and to find the campaign on social media follow #regenconnect

 

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