ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on the concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book examines the origins and development of urban regeneration policy in Scotland, and its application to the city of Dundee. It summarizes urban regeneration achievements and problems for Dundee, presents linkages between the experience of Dundee and the conceptual frameworks. The book highlights the main unresolved issues and tensions for urban regeneration in Scotland and beyond. In a broader Scottish context, there is clear acknowledgement of the need for a broad strategic context, and this is a central element within much contemporary regeneration and spatial planning policy. The Dundee Partnership displays an awareness of the need for institutional capacity, effective partnership networks and clear communicative processes. The book addresses issues of barriers to work such as childcare and transport; unresolved issues remain in terms of low economic activity rates in cities such as Dundee.
