The Town and Country Planning Association
For over a hundred years, we have worked to challenge, inspire and support people to create healthy, sustainable and resilient places that are fair for everyone.
Areas of work
The way that places are planned, designed, maintained and regenerated can help or hinder work to tackle health inequalities, climate change, and economic resilience. The TCPA works, therefore, on a wide range of topics: find out more about the work we do by exploring the themes below.
20-minute neighbourhood case studies
‘20-minute neighbourhoods’ are places where people can find most of what they need within a short walk or cycle, providing multiple health and climate benefits: we think they should be recommended in planning policy.
There are eight ‘features’ of 20-minute neighbourhoods, and ten ‘principles for success’ that those involved in implementation should consider. The TCPA has worked with partners to create these case studies to show how different places are bringing 20-minute neighbourhoods to life in their areas.
News & Blogs
It’s time to be visionary: The overarching message from the 2024 TCPA Annual Conference
Housing numbers are important, but we need to capture the imagination of the public and focus on delivering better placesThis…
Planning Reform: in defence of democratic planning
(Photo: Civic Square aims to enable community-led transformation and transition in Birmingham. It is one of the case studies featured…
Why all new homes must be climate resilient
To ensure better and more inclusive health outcomes, the TCPA has identified 12 Healthy Homes Principles that all new housing developments must…
Planning for the climate challenge?
The TCPA has a strong track record in research, policy formulation and political influence on, among other things, climate adaptation and mitigation in the context of spatial planning.
Upcoming events
In search of better, healthier homes
Too many homes and neighbourhoods built today undermine residents’ health and wellbeing – the TCPA has developed new legislation, in the form of a Healthy Homes Bill, to stop this.
Latest resources
Become a member
Join the TCPA and support our mission to put social justice back at the heart of planning. Benefits of membership include:
- hard copies of the journal Town & Country Planning
- exclusive access to journals from 2005 to date
- exclusive access to recordings of past webinars and workshops
- discounts on events, training and books
- monthly members email bulletin
