Community Engagement

Why it's time for London to host a car-free day

14.06.2018

Car-free days in Paris and Madrid have helped to change these cities for the better, argues Marco Picardi. Why can't London do the same?

Government sees new settlements as part of housing crisis solution

30.05.2018

Laura Edgar

Although supply isn’t a straight forward question, the government sees an ‘increasing role’ for new settlements to help bridge the gap in solving the nation’s housing shortage, the audience at a recent conference heard.

Raynsford calls for a people-centred planning system

15.05.2018

Laura Edgar

Former housing minister Nick Raynsford has said deregulation is leading to poor-quality outcomes for people as he publishes the interim findings for his review of the planning system.

3 point plan: Chiquita Elvin, Licentiate Member

14.05.2018

Chiquita Elvin

A planner explains how she would change the Scottish planning system.

Tech landscape: A fresh look at Thamesmead

11.05.2018

Matt Moody

The regeneration of Thamesmead in South-East London is a huge undertaking. Emerging virtual reality technology could have a vital role to play, finds Matt Moody

Ireland round-up: Ireland’s best places competition launched; Major Irish water supply project makes a splash

27.04.2018

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Ireland: 21 April-27 April, 2018

3 point plan: Judith Winters MRTPI

26.04.2018

Judith Winters

A planner explains how they would change Northern Ireland's planning system

Ireland's best place competition / Shutterstock & iStock

Ireland’s best places competition launched

26.04.2018

Laura Edgar

Community Engagement | Ireland | Ireland's best place | RTPI Ireland

RTPI Ireland has launched a competition to discover the country’s best place.

Scotland round-up: Councils could take over empty buildings under new proposals; Community bid to reclaim part of Dumfries High Street

20.04.2018

Roger Milne

A round-up of planning news in Scotland: 14 April-20 April, 2018

Community bid to reclaim part of Dumfries High Street

20.04.2018

Roger Milne

Community Engagement | Dumfries | Economic Growth | high streets | Scotland

A community benefit society has been established in Dumfries, with ambitious plans to take back control of its neglected town centre and become the first in Scotland to buy back part of its high street.

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