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Regen-IT learning simulation (serious game)
Regen-IT requires six teams to take responsibility for the regeneration of neighbourhoods
in a virtual community. They have to deal with the differing issues of crime, transport,
health, community well being, poverty, unemployment, housing, and the environment.
Regen-IT has been delivered in housing associations, local council commissioning
events and LAA engagement programmes. Regen-IT is recognised by the Homes & Communities
Academy.
Regen-IT models the life of a borough with 5 neighbourhoods. Teams play the role
of a Local Authority (People & Places), Housing Developer, Housing Association, Neighbourhood
Managers and the LSP. The partnership need to regenerate the borough and also provide
affordable housing. Feedback is given through the main menu, overall scores , based
around LAA Targets, CAA and public opinions, report screens and GIS maps.
Applications/Outcomes:
- Improve decision-making and problem solving in housing and regeneration issues.
- Understanding the issues in terms of cause and effect rather than silo perspective.
- Encouraging a partnership approach to tackling housing and regeneration issues.
- Consider how housing and regeneration interleaves with mainstream funding and services.
- Improving the implementation of affordable housing and sustainable regeneration.
- Understand the need to build strong and prosperous communities.
- Engagement and consultation.
- Team building and Away Days.
- Induction.
Audience
- Registered Social Landlords.
- Neighbourhood Managers.
- Local Strategic Partnerships / Housing Partnerships.
- Local Authorities (Planning/Housing/Regeneration).
- Neighbourhood and community groups.
- Private Sector (Consultants/Developers).
- Agencies and regional bodies.
