Political will

摘要

The Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) describes itself as 'the leading UK independent think tank on the centre left'. Its director, Matthew Taylor, has steered it into a prominent position in political debate and policy research in just 15 years. Currently, in conjunction with the AJ and CABE, the IPPR is running the 'Designs on Democracy' competition, which has been organised to examine'the role that design can play in promoting democratic engagement and civic pride'. Taylor is very excited at the potential that opening up this discussion will have on local identity and as a spark for the much-vaunted urban renaissance.