inclusivity

We need to look at the person, not their haircut

14.03.2019

Richard Douglas

Employers should hire individuals based on ability not their ethnic background, argues Richard Douglas

Nominate your ‘women of influence’ 2019

21.01.2019

Simon Wicks

There’s less than one week left to nominate your Women of Influence for 2019! The survey closes at 3pm on Monday, 25 February.

Truly inclusive design means a fundamental rethink of our streets

24.10.2018

Tom Roberts

Designing streets around walking and cycling has multiple benefits, argues Tom Roberts, from promoting inclusivity and supporting health to preventing disability

It's time for gender-inclusive planning

03.04.2018

Jill Wood

Planning that takes into account the differences of the lives and priorities of men and women is good for all, argues Jill Wood

How do we make a planning profession more attractive for all?

27.03.2018

Natalya Palit

As part of our ongoing coverage of diversity in planning, Natalya Palit MRTPI explains how her employer HTA Design does its best to attract and...

BAME group launches with call for measurable goals to increase diversity in planning

26.03.2018

Simon Wicks

‘What gets measured gets done’– and if the planning and property sectors are to truly represent the communities they serve, they may have to set diversity goals.

Planning ahead: The next generation

22.03.2018

Freddie Bell

The key to a more diverse profession is to ensure that young people are aware of planning as a profession while still at school, says Freddie Bell

News analysis: Beating down social barriers

19.03.2018

Laura Edgar

Last year, the RTPI published the results of its 2017 Member Survey, which featured in the December issue of The Planner. It suggested that the demographic profile of the 4,225...

Why cities for young people are good for all

15.03.2018

Hannah Wright

Planners should tackle urban challenges using a child-friendly approach to support a healthy life for all ages and abilities, says Hannah Wright

IWD: Why should we make an effort to get more women on panels at events?

08.03.2018

The Planner

Are diversity pledges an effective means of increasing women's representation on panels at events, or a well-meaning but patronising attempt to deal with a complex issue?

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