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29/09/2023

It's great to see a major project you have played a part in ultimately secure the funding and developed. So, I was super excited to attend the official opening of the Hereford Cycle Track (ribbon cut by cycling legend and active travel czar Chis Boardman). With a 1km traffic free wheeled sports and cycling circuit of regional and national importance, putting the County on the cycling map as one of the few UK locations to have a dedicated traffic free training, coaching and competition facility....

It’s great to see a major project you have played a part in ultimately secure the funding and developed. So, I was super excited to attend the official opening of...

21/09/2023

Owen Davies Consulting is excited to announce we're leading a ground-breaking masterplanning and visioning study for the Royal Welsh Showground. The Royal Welsh is the biggest agricultural show in Europe and its 150 acre showground boasts over 40 buildings and is a permanent place of work for over 30 staff and several agri institutions and organisations. The masterplan and visioning study on behalf of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society aims to revitalise and reimagine the Showground, ensuring its continued relevance and success for generations to come....

Owen Davies Consulting is excited to announce we’re leading a ground-breaking masterplanning and visioning study for the Royal Welsh Showground. The Royal Welsh is the biggest agricultural show in Europe...

14/09/2023

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07/09/2023

After decades of gradually being overshadowed by other drinks, the 21st century has seen an explosion in craft beer and cider that has changed the landscape of what, where and how we drink. Many high streets have benefitted from the additional footfall and novel bars that have subsequently appeared.We are sponsoring Pete Brown’s talk at this month’s Abergavenny Food Festival when he explores the craft beer and cider revolution....

After decades of gradually being overshadowed by other drinks, the 21st century has seen an explosion in craft beer and cider that has changed the landscape of what, where and...

12/07/2023

Wrexham is on the up! There’s a real feeling of pride and confidence in one of the UK’s newest cities. Global awareness has grown and perceptions are changing boosted by Hollywood 'glitter' investment and the success of Wrexham AFC. The award of city status in 2022 followed Wrexham's advance to the final stage of the 2025 City of Culture competition, and this has boosted the ambitions for gaining the prestigious title in 2029. ...

Wrexham is on the up! There’s a real feeling of pride and confidence in one of the UK’s newest cities. Global awareness has grown and perceptions are changing boosted by...

01/06/2023

Over the past couple of years, we’ve applied our digital placemaking approach in more than a dozen towns and cities across Wales to help local stakeholders explore and plan for how they can use digital and data to improve their place. In that time, it’s fair to say that we’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly of these ‘Smart Towns’ projects: some have been tremendously successful and left a positive impact on their place, whilst others have struggled either to get off the ground or to make a long-lasting impression. ...

Over the past couple of years, we’ve applied our digital placemaking approach in more than a dozen towns and cities across Wales to help local stakeholders explore and plan for...

31/05/2023

It’s the world-famous Hay Festival this week when the small Welsh border town becomes the centrepiece for literary A-listers, creatives and politicians. And it’s about this time of year that this provocative quote from Richard Booth always springs to mind. I'm interested in Booth because he was a renowned British eccentric and pioneer of town regeneration – a placemaker as we now call it....

It’s the world-famous Hay Festival this week when the small Welsh border town becomes the centrepiece for literary A-listers, creatives and politicians. And it’s about this time of year that...

10/05/2023

The BBC Politics Wales investigated the Welsh Government's new Policy Statement for town centres and why some towns in Wales are successful and others need regenerating. The WG Minister Julie James explains the new statement and BBC's James Williams asked me the questions about the challenges faced by town centres and how to reinvigorate them. 5 min interview with Owen The full feature is available from iPlayer (11.30 mins)(07/05/23) Owen

The BBC Politics Wales investigated the Welsh Government’s new Policy Statement for town centres and why some towns in Wales are successful and others need regenerating. The WG Minister Julie...

04/05/2023

Ten years ago, I started Owen Davies Consulting with a simple aim: to help make places more memorable, liveable and viable. Looking back, it was the right opportunity at the right time (and a bit of luck) that made it happen. I had spent many hours sketching out an idea for a purpose driven, creative, and bespoke consultancy - frustrated with the multi-national consultancy I was with at the time....

Ten years ago, I started Owen Davies Consulting with a simple aim: to help make places more memorable, liveable and viable. Looking back, it was the right opportunity at the...

31/03/2023

Poor digital connectivity, a lack of supporting business infrastructure, a skills ‘digital divide’ are part of the regional economic picture shaping towns in mid Wales. The economy is large and predominantly rural and is known for its natural beauty, historic towns, and strong cultural identities. And despite many economic strengths, the region’s economy has its digital and data challenges with structural weaknesses that are currently hindering the potential of its residents and businesses to flourish....

Poor digital connectivity, a lack of supporting business infrastructure, a skills ‘digital divide’ are part of the regional economic picture shaping towns in mid Wales. The economy is large and predominantly rural...

16/02/2023

How do you realise the potential of digital as part of mainstream placemaking and place strategies? There's six key lessons we've learnt through preparing Digital Place Plans that harness technology and data to regenerate urban spaces, revitalising high streets and boost local tourism At Owen Davies Consulting, we’ve been thinking about the future of places for almost 30 years and in that time have helped places big and small to understand the opportunities for increasing their social, economic, cultural and environmental prosperity. ...

How do you realise the potential of digital as part of mainstream placemaking and place strategies? There’s six key lessons we’ve learnt through preparing Digital Place Plans that harness technology and data to regenerate urban...