Groundwater Rising

Socially Successful Projects

Episode Summary

What makes projects succeed for the communities they are located in?

Episode Notes

Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson (co-authors of upcoming book 'Socially Successful Projects in the Built Environment') join host Katie to properly unpack the term "social value". It's a term that gets used heavily in project applications, reports and mission statements for many flood management projects (including groundwater flooding schemes)... but what does it actually mean and how can it be done well?

In this useful and pragmatic discussion, Sarah and Simon discuss:

• A simple and clear definition of social value
• How putting social value at the core (and start) of a project can prevent many issues down-the-line
• Why sometimes there is a mismatch between brilliantly innovative tech and communities whose real priorities have not truly been asked-for or considered
• How to communicate with and involve communities properly
• Best-practice lessons learnt from projects which have been able to deliver much-loved community assets delivering across-the-board wins for all stakeholders

If you would like to find out more about Dr Sarah Fitton and Simon Wilson's work, and be able to buy the book when it is released, please go to:

www.sociallysuccessfulprojects.co.uk

Dr Sarah Fitton is Founder and Director of Aurora Engagements Ltd.

Simon Wilson is Co-founder and Director of Wilson Sherriff.