The liveability agenda: new regionalism, liveability and the untapped potential of sport and recreation

摘要

In recent years the relationship between sport and strategic planning has grown in importance as both the economic and social benefits of hosting major sporting events and developing sporting infrastructure have increasingly permeated policy making agendas and funding regimes at local, regional and national levels. Additionally, in Britain a great importance is now being placed upon developing a strategic agenda for sport and its implications for the development of sustainable communities, liveable places and healthier populations.