Attitudes to Economic Development
Summary
In the latest in Copper’s series of insights into public attitudes to infrastructure they set out to explore whether the public are playing an active role in shaping the future of places, and what is seen as a priority for investment on the ground. Copper wanted to understand whether there are barriers to engagement which prevent people from getting involved and, if so, how those working in economic development can encourage others to join the conversation.
They also tested the public’s understanding of the government’s levelling up agenda and awareness of existing investment in towns and cities. Finally, they considered the impact of COVID-19 on priorities for investment and the degree of optimism or pessimism about the prospect of it affecting positive change.