Keelecentered
Keelecentered is a term used in regional planning, development studies, and community engagement to describe an approach that centers Keele University and the Keele locality as anchor points for policy, investment, and social life. The concept treats the university and its associated institutions as key drivers of economic activity, cultural life, and knowledge exchange in the region, shaping priorities for housing, transport, services, and research partnerships.
Origins and usage of the term are seen primarily in planning discussions and local governance debates surrounding
Applications of a Keelecentered approach often involve integrated campus–community partnerships, co-located or shared services, and research
Critics of Keelecentered caution that the emphasis on a single institution or locality could divert attention
Related terms include anchor institution strategies, place-based development, and university–community partnerships.