Annual Osborn memorial event: The role of the creative industries in placemaking
The Actors Church, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED Bedford Street, LondonIn celebration of both Sir Frederic J Osborn and Margaret Paterson Osborn, and in reference to the Osborn’s significant contribution to the cultural life of Welwyn Garden City, the TCPA is hosting an evening of jazz music and discussion on the role of the creative industries in placemaking. The creative and cultural industries contribute more…
The TCPA Annual Conference 2024: Tackling the housing, health, climate and nature crises – the role of planning and placemaking
Regents University, London Regents University, LondonVenue: Regent's University, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS 2024 has brought a monumental year of change and reform for planning policy across England. With the new government ensuring housing and planning remain high on the political agenda, and the introduction of a revised National Planning Policy Framework, the TCPA’s 2024 Annual Conference will…
An Introduction to Planning for Climate Change (Online Course: Zoom)
How can we use local planning to better address climate change?This course provides an introduction to how planning can help deliver action at a local level towards climate mitigation and resilience. It draws from practical experience, good practice case studies and TCPA research.It will explore transport, quality housing and renewable energy, and climate adaptation to…
Green Infrastructure Partnership Conference: from local innovation to national transformation (Online)
Brought to you by the TCPA and the Green Infrastructure Partnership, this online conference will look at innovations in policy and practice and is essential for anyone interested in how urban greening can help create healthy, climate resilient places in the UK. It will be of particular value to councillors, planners, parks teams, community environment…
Webinar: Updates to NAFRA2 and NCERM – information for planners
What does the new flood risk and coastal erosion mapping mean for development planning?If you’re a local authority officer working for a local planning authority or lead local flood authority on either planning policy or development management, you are invited to join this webinar. The event will focus on the implications of the new flood…
Child-friendly planning and design: insights and experiences from European cities
Many European cities are embracing child-friendly planning and urban design and this webinar will explore four case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany that offer insight, inspiration and practical lessons that could be applied in the UK.
TCPA Webinar – Planning Reform Update
Join us to delve into the latest updates on planning reform following the recently updated National Planning Policy Framework and the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Michael Bingham OBE, Deputy Director – Planning Policy at MHCLG will highlight the main changes, an industry expert panel discuss how these will impact delivery, and our Policy Director…
Infrastructure Delivery for New Communities
This webinar responds to a high demand for guidance on successful infrastructure delivery in new developments. The session will cover practical case studies and actionable steps, covering: Part of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events, this webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils, planners and communities.This event is kindly supported by Local Trust.AgendaTimeSpeaker10:00 Welcome…
Youth engagement in planning, regeneration and neighbourhood management – Voice Opportunity Power
Young people have a right to be involved in the decisions that shape the places where they live and including them creates better places for everyone.The Voice Opportunity Power toolkit is a free resource with practical guidance on how to involve young people (11-18) in the way that places get built and managed. It is…
Design Codes for New Communities
This webinar will explore the practical realities of Design Coding in new housing developments. From the perspectives of designer, policy-maker, and local authority, we will consider: Part of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events, this webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils, planners and communities.This event is kindly supported by Adam Architecture.Draft Agenda10:00 Welcome…
Introduction to Coastal Planning (for planners)
This webinar is aimed at planners in coastal authorities to hear and learn about coastal change and management. This will include information on Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and the new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM). It will cover:Register hereThe coastal planning webinars programme:WebinarDateTitleWho is it for?1Tuesday 20 May, 1pm – 2pmIntroduction to coastal planningFor…
Introduction to Coastal Planning (for elected members)
This webinar is aimed at Elected Members in coastal authorities to hear and learn about coastal change and management. This will include information on Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and the new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM). It will cover:Register hereThe coastal planning webinars programme:WebinarDateTitleWho is it for?1Tuesday 20 May, 1pm – 2pmIntroduction to coastal planningFor…
Coastal change and management: tools & best practice (for coastal practitioners and planners in coastal authorities)
This webinar is aimed at coastal practitioners and planners who provide advice, guidance and decisions on spatial planning. It will provide worked examples of how Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM) can be used as part of development planning. It will also provide background information on SMPs and NCERM.The webinar…
