In praise of planning: The RTPI Planning Excellence Awards 2017

If you’ve been concerned by reports of the demise of planning, this year’s 40th RTPI Awards for Planning Excellence might provide a rebuttal.Entries were up by an impressive 40 per cent for the 40th anniversary event, and a record 90 entries were shortlisted across 13 categories.Collectively, they showcased the breadth of planning’s work in the 21st century: here, a wildlife........