The key findings and policy recommendations from the REPAIR project are summarised in following publications.
End of Project Report
Policy Briefs
1. Building Usage and Ownership. Adaptation and resilience of city centres
2. Leisure and Entertainment Experiences. Reshaping city centres
3. City Centre Real Estate Markets. Changing retail practice and adaptation
4. Repurposing Vacant Space. Bringing buildings back into effective use
Engagement with Policy Process
Oral Evidence presented by Prof White on 21st January 2026 into the UK Parliament’s Scottish Affairs Sect Committee inquiry into the future of Scotland’s high streets. Watch the meeting here.
Dr Jackson submitted written evidence to the House of Lord’s Built Environment Committee Inquiry into High streets in Towns and Small Cities on 22nd March 2024. The first committee report – High Streets: Life beyond retail? – was published on 28th November 2024 and draws on the evidence presented by Dr Jackson.
Dr Orr was a member of the Expert Panel at the event on 14th August 2023 and took part in the discussion on Glasgow City Council’s Vision and Plan for the Golden Z in Glasgow city centre.
Oral evidence presented by Dr Orr, Dr White and Dr Lawson on 23rd May to Glasgow City Council Planning Department.
Dr Orr was interviewed by a HM Treasury Policy Advisor on 6th June 2022 as part of the Levelling-Up and Regeneration Parliamentary Bill preparations.
Evidence presented by Dr Orr on 18th May 2022 to Scottish Parliament Economy and Fair Work Select Committee Inquiry. The Committee’s report was published 25th November 2022 and is available here.