A lively, thought-provoking exploration of the contemporary regeneration of London It can be argued that England's capital has been in a state of continual change and regeneration ever since Brutus of Troy slew Gog and Magog and founded Nova Troia, a.k.a. "CaerLudein," a.k.a "London". But not since the years following the Great Fire has the city witnessed a more ambitious program of regeneration than that which is planned to coincide with the opening of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. What exactly does "regeneration" mean in this context? How has it been applied in the past and how do past ideas differ from contemporary concepts of regeneration? This issue of AD seeks to answer to those questions.

Combining historical overviews of large-scale interventions from the past with case studies of contemporary projects, David Littlefield explores how change and rejuvenation can retain or enhance a city's unique sense of place and identity. He considers how a long-established city, such as London, can continue to renew and expand, and speculates on how regeneration plans are likely to evolve in a post-recession economy. Explores ways in which London's example provides a fascinating case study of how a developed, Western city can negotiate and greet the pressures for change Features case studies from around the capital, including Olympic Park, King's Cross, and Dagenham, as well as smaller scale rejuvenation projects Draws upon the thinking of notable figures in the field, including Murray Frazer, Sir Terry Farrell, Peter Bishop, and Peter Ackroyd.