In its latest article, AtkinsRéalis outlines how a clear investment playbook, empowered regions and innovation can unlock private capital to deliver place-led growth.
Sixty years ago, London’s Victoria Line may never have made it off the drawing board. But a new approach to assessing transport schemes changed how we recognise their potential. By factoring wider social benefits – including economic growth and reduced road congestion – into cost-benefit calculations, planners secured approval for what would become an essential artery of the capital.
This new method didn’t just greenlight a tube line, it reflected how the true value of connectivity extends far beyond the journey itself. It mirrors what we understand today as place-led growth: a more holistic view of infrastructure which integrates with local aspirations to deliver sustainable development.
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