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The text you have shared discusses how communities across the UK are revitalizing urban spaces and public realms as public funding declines. Key points include:
– Community spirit often goes unnoticed but is critical in shaping better urban environments.
– Residents in south-east London transformed a neglected strip of land into the Crofton Park Railway Garden, turning a littered space into a green area for learning and leisure.
– Community-run businesses have doubled in England (from 2015 to 2022), with many being pubs that also serve as important social hubs hosting a variety of community events beyond just drinking.
– Communities are making a significant impact on high streets and town centers, repurposing former retail spaces into diverse, mixed-use hubs.
– Examples include the Haven Community Hub in Southend, Essex, which offers various community services including healthcare, workshops and social spaces.
– Funding remains a challenge, but support exists such as the Scottish Land Fund and the Community Ownership Fund, which have helped communities purchase and refurbish local assets like community centers and shopping arcades.
– The story of Take A Bow in Kilmarnock highlights successful community acquisition and refurbishment of a community center that was otherwise unaffordable for the local authority to maintain.
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