In this blog, Gerardo J. Arriaga‑Garcia, Sophie Cloutterbuck and Nina Ruddle discuss how innovation in place depends on trust, stewardship, system skills and the often invisible intermediary work that connects communities, institutions and decision-making. In a recent episode of Placecast, Dr Gerardo J. Arriaga-Garcia, City-REDI Research Fellow and LPIP Innovation Co-lead, spoke with Nina Ruddle, … Continue reading “Trust as Infrastructure in Place-Based Innovation”
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Placecast Episode 17: Trust and Place-Based Innovation
In this episode of Placecast, presenter Dr Gerardo Javier Arriaga-Garcia is joined by Nina Ruddle and Sophie Cloutterbuck to explore what really enables innovation to take root in places as different as North Wales and London. Together, they argue that successful place-based development is not driven primarily by infrastructure or investment, but by relationships, trust … Continue reading “Placecast Episode 17: Trust and Place-Based Innovation”
What Is Innovation in Policy?
Innovation in policy is more than a buzzword—it’s the engine that drives transformative change in the face of complex challenges. As societies grapple with economic disparities, environmental crises, and evolving community needs, traditional approaches to policymaking often fall short. Innovation offers a pathway to reimagine how policies are designed and implemented, making them more adaptive, … Continue reading “What Is Innovation in Policy?”