161 resultsResearch ProblemCan we estimate the relative social returns of increased spending on R&D compared to improving the diffusion of innovation and the adoption of new technologies?The role of Research and Development (R&D) spendingPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat does international evidence tell us about effective combinations of government and devolved support for local growth? How important is this in tackling productivity differentials between areas?The role of different levels of governmentPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat is the evidence for which local growth interventions are most effective in different scenarios? Does the mix of interventions matter, and how should we measure impact and value for money in that scenario? What are the displacement and spillover effects of place-based interventions to surrounding areas?Local growth interventionsPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemTo what extent, and how, can regeneration drive productivity, including the contribution from physical and broader regeneration initiatives?RegenerationPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat can we learn from the COVID-19 shielding programme and other programmes that supported our most vulnerable groups during the pandemic? What were the costs and benefits of different interventions?Vulnerable people and COVID-19Published last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemHow should leasehold and commonhold reforms be designed to improve transparency and fairness for leaseholders (and freeholders on private and mixed use estates), protecting leaseholders from abuse and poor service, and driving increased take up of commonhold?Leasehold reformPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat evidence is there more generally of the efficacy of different planning interventions? Which interventions does the evidence show best support prosperity, health and wellbeing?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What evidence is there more generally of the efficacy of different planning interventions? Which interventions does the evidence show best support prospe...Published last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat is the operational efficiency of the current Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) planning regime and how can it be improved?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What is the operational efficiency of the current Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIP) planning regime and how can it be improved?Backgr...Published last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat are the most important factors protecting people from homelessness and rough sleeping?Homelessness and rough sleepingPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat interventions are most effective at helping people to sustain tenancies after receiving support?Homelessness and rough sleepingPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat more can be done to improve how we identify vulnerable populations and those facing multiple disadvantage? What is the role of data collection and data sharing in this?Vulnerable groups more generallyPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemHow can services be better co-ordinated, integrated, timed and targeted to help vulnerable groups? What is the role of coordinating services for people at risk of homelessness who are being discharged from institutional settings (hospital, prison, the military)?Vulnerable groups more generallyPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemHow does the scale of contribution needed to achieve net zero vary for different types of places?Climate change and levelling upPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat wider factors do we need to consider to ensure that the geography of adjustment to a net zero economy works to the advantage of ‘left behind’ places?Climate change and levelling upPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat safety-related interventions work most effectively and reliably to change industry behaviours, norms, and culture?Building safety – social and behavioural issuesPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat lessons need to be learned about the respective roles and contributions of the public, private and third sectors in the design and delivery of local public services?Performance and efficiencyPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat is the evidence on which decision making structures (at which geographies) work best to deliver effective public services to citizens and level up communities?DevolutionPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat might a new more effective/efficient approach or dynamic between central government, local authorities and other partners (including communities/residents themselves) look like, and how could this help to improve specific outcomes in a place?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.What might a new more effective/efficient approach or dynamic between central government, local authorities and other partners (including communities/res...Published last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWho is currently engaged with neighbourhood governance (in terms of demographics) and what are the gaps, patterns, trends, needs and preferences of different groups?This problem is a UK government area of research interest (ARI) that was originally posted at https://ari.org.uk/ by a UK government organisation to indicate that they are keen to see research related to this area.Who is currently engaged with neighbourhood governance (in terms of demographics) and what are the gaps, patterns, trends, needs and preferences of diffe...Published last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)Research ProblemWhat could government do additionally, or differently, to facilitate increased use of its data, and longer-term monitoring of trends?Maximising the impact of data and researchPublished last year, by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (UK)