RTPI blog round-up: The productivity plan challenge, devolution, inclusive planning

Testing the foundations of the government's productivity plan

The RTPI's deputy head of policy and research Michael Harris argues that good planing has benefits as well as costs, and the government needs to recongise that planning is a key component in the design and fucntioning of successful cities.

Evolution of devolution

Bob Wolfe, honorary regional secretary of RTPI Yorkshire, looks ahead to the Northern Summit in early 2016 and offers his throughts on the development of a Great North Plan.

Making the right to the city a right for all

Many large cities are simply not accessible to all whatever their age, ability, gender or background, argues RTPI research officer Victoria Pinoncely. But planners can make a diference by following principles of inclusive planning and design.

Read the full range of articles on the RTPI blog