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INDEPENDENT SPIRIT: A HERITAGE FRAMEWORK FOR LEEDS
A major new framework designed to shape the future of heritage in Leeds, setting out a shared vision for how heritage can help bring people together, strengthen communities and support the city’s future.
Independent Spirit: A Heritage Framework for Leeds was developed through extensive collaboration with cultural and heritage organisations across the city, alongside contributions from hundreds of people from every part of Leeds.
The framework highlights the “independent spirit” that makes Leeds’ heritage distinctive and special, while identifying how heritage can play a more active role in civic life, placemaking, wellbeing and economic development.
The project involved a wide-ranging public engagement programme including workshops, youth projects, public surveys and media campaigns.
Strategy development
Placemaking
Facilitation & workshop delivery
Public research
Youth commissions and student placements
Consultation
Strategic communications