ABSTRACT
In the face of powerful regeneration coalitions supported by legislation, community groups and opponents to regeneration appear weak, underresourced and distanced from power. In financial terms they are unable to match the powerful regeneration coalitions: in the majority of cases these groups are funded by donation or subscription. Occasionally they are funded by grants from private companies or local authorities. However, this has been a source of controversy as these are often the very organisations that are being opposed. Opposition groups are further excluded from debate by the restricted and limited information divulged by regeneration coalitions, a lack of legal or technical support afforded to
The Cardiff Bay Development Corporation
(CBDC) proposed the development of 6 000
housing units and improvement to the
2 000 existing units in their area. Three-
quarters (75 per cent) of the new units were
to be for private owner-occupation, with the
remainder as social housing. A wide range
of accommodation types was envisaged
which included sheltered accommodation for
elderly people, family homes, single person
and starter units, and prestige waterfront
developments. Three areas had been
developed by 1994. Windsor Keys is a much
in demand waterside location. Despite being
25 per cent social housing, residents felt
much dissatisfaction with the development.
