Iconic and tall is soooo last century too, in this era of sustainability.
Anyhow, the Architectural Heritage Fund is one very useful source of initial funding, support and advice, more here:
http://nemesisrepublic.blogspot.com/200 ... itage.html
It additionally publishes information and reports, and a recent one is a study which could be waved under the noses of many a reluctant councillor who thinks ‘looking to the past’ is the way ahead:
Report on the impacts of heritage-led regeneration on communities commissioned by the Agencies Co-ordinating Group (The Architectural Heritage Fund, The Civic Trust, Institute of Historic Building Conservation, The Prince’s Regeneration Trust and the UK Association of Preservation Trusts) launched at the recent 'Place, Space and Conservation' conference in Manchester. This report, written by Ela Palmer, looks at the impacts of heritage-led regeneration on communities, and highlights some significant findings from examples throughout the UK.
Report:
http://www.ahfund.org.uk/docs/Report%20 ... ration.pdf
Executive summary:
http://www.ahfund.org.uk/docs/Executive ... ration.pdf
The report's author, Ela Palmer:
http://elapalmerheritage.co.uk/default.aspx