1. Urban Planning for Refugee Inclusion
Jonathan Darling
Durham University
@Jonny_Darling

2. Community preparation is essential;
Communities in areas affected by dispersal need to have clear and honest information provided around what to expect from dispersal and from new arrivals
Local authorities should take a lead in communicating with communities, local press, and elected officials to tackle concerns around dispersal
Information on dispersal locations should also be provided to asylum seekers as both an orientation and to make clear what they can expect in dispersal

3. Provide forums for feedback from asylum seekers;
Feedback processes need to be clear, transparent, and disconnected from the asylum determination process
Regular forums in which feedback can be offered collectively can be one means to reflect the views of asylum seekers
Independent oversight and scrutiny of accommodation standards and services is also required
Requires expertise from housing staff and the time to develop relationships of trust and respect

5. Resources for promoting the use of urban green space by refugees
Resource booklet of case studies of refugee park projects, key things to consider, and links to information on current groups in UK and Germany
‘Let’s talk about parks’ postcard pack offering questions, discussion points, and photos that start conversations about park use, expectations, culture and so on
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