by Charlotte van der Merwe | Feb 5, 2026 | Blog, Uncategorized
Your 2026 Development Readiness Checklist A project rarely fails because the idea was bad. It fails because something fundamental was assumed instead of confirmed. In 2026, development readiness is not about moving faster. It is about removing uncertainty early,...
by Istell Orton-Nightingale | Jan 27, 2026 | Blog
In a recent post, my colleague Eriva Nanyonjo set out five hard planning priorities that cities must confront in 2026. Her argument was clear: the challenge is no longer about vision or policy ambition, but about whether cities can actually execute under pressure....
by Eriva Nanyonjo | Jan 20, 2026 | Blog
2026 has begun with very little ceremony for cities. Budgets are already committed, and under pressure, service delivery expectations have not reset and remain largely unresolved, and the gap between what is planned and what is delivered remains stubbornly visible....
by Istell Orton-Nightingale | Nov 6, 2025 | Blog, Small-Town Regeneration
Small-Town Regeneration Insights #17 “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it” ~Peter Drucker Why Monitoring Matters Every town wants progress that lasts. Yet once the ribbon is cut, enthusiasm can fade and focus can drift. Monitoring and...
by Istell Orton-Nightingale | Sep 15, 2025 | Blog, Small-Town Regeneration
Small-Town Regeneration Insights #16 From Paper to Practice Every community has seen plans that stayed on paper. What makes the difference is action. The Small-Town Regeneration process is designed in stages. Early phases built trust, identified priorities, and...
by Istell Orton-Nightingale | Sep 8, 2025 | Blog, Small-Town Regeneration
Small-Town Regeneration Insights #15 Successful small towns see resources as more than money; they mobilise people, skills, and partnerships. Stepping Into Phase 4 of the Small-Town Regeneration Strategy Process By the time a town reaches Phase 4 of the Small-Town...
