We’ve become exceptionally good at measuring the economic value, but remarkably poor at measuring what tourism actually does for the people who live in the places that visitors come to experience.

Take 5 minutes to add your views on tourism in the York Residents Know Annual Survey 2026 — from jobs, culture to how busy it feels day to day.

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125 years on from Seebohm Rowntree’s landmark study of poverty in York, our panel discusses new research to explore wealth, looking at who owns land, housing and assets, and how that shapes everyday l...

How heritage, identity and tourism all connect to shape York’s sense of place and belonging.

Join the conversation on architecture & community! Talks, roundtables & networking on 20th March 2025, University of York.

Outside Influence is a community-led research initiative run by Good Organisation in collaboration with voluntary groups and academics across York.

A self guided tour of York uncovering lesser-known heritage locations within the city. Created by individuals affected by homelessness as part of a Good Organisation (Social Ventures) project, it comb...

Explores how York tourism is experienced by its residents and tourism in York can be more effective in promoting local community-wealth building.