This presentation describes the process of a Regen-IT people workshop. Regen-IT requires 6 teams to take responsibility for the regeneration of neighbourhoods in a virtual community. They have to deal with the differing issues of crime, transport, health, community wellbeing, economic prosperity, unemployment, housing, and the environment. Regen-IT has been delivered in housing associations, commissioning events and LAA engagement programmes.
6. “ The workshop encouraged thinking about the bigger picture.” Poor Housing in the South!
7. Opening Exercise Opening Excersise After introductions and an initial presentation the delegates do an ice breaker excercise.
8. The Main Menu “ The most advanced computer led training course I have attended” Main Menu Shows a virtual community divided into 5 boroughs. Crime, poor housing and schools are prevalent in the south. Congestion and transport are an issue in the town centre.
9. “ An excellent wa y of exploring issues particularly the cross – cutting elements & how they impact across blocks” Looking at the Issues Report Screen Each team is given a mission statement outlining their objectives. They are presented with updated reports to help them make decisions.
10. Decisions, decisions, decisions Investment Having looked at their reports and developed a strategy the teams can invest their budgets. Can they balance their budget? Negotiate with other teams and choose win win wins to create a sustainable community? Provide housing for all? And Regenerate this community.
11. Advance the Round, see the Changes Update Round After all the budget decisions have been made the round is updated. Improvements made to the community are shown.
12. Analyse the Score The Score The score shows how the teams have performed jointly in their LAA, Housing Quality and Political Pledges. Red = 0 – 3 Amber = 3 – 7 Green = 7 – 10 Public opinion is also scored.
13. A New Round with More Issues “ I liked discussing issues with the other members.” - Property Surveyor ”
14. “ Thanks. Excellent process & thought provoking.” Neighbourhood Management Professional