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RTPI's Planning Convention 2009 a success
The RTPI was delighted to welcome more than 600 participants at this year's Planning Convention. Content from the Convention, including presentations and workshop session reports will be available very shortly - watch this space.
Planning Convention reports, photos, videos and other information.
RTPI News latest edition - June 26
RTPI News in Planning magazine (June 26, 2009).
Prime leaders award candidates set stage for celebration of excellence (Charles Veal); Time to speak up for good planning (Charles Collins); Cash flow questions point to members' recession dilemma (Chris Sheridan); also Young Planners' Bulletin Board and RTPI Bulletin Board.
Book now for the Planning Summer School
The Planning Summer School reconvenes at the University of Exeter from September 4-16, 2009. It is the influential annual event, where town planners and elected members engage with Ministers, top civil servants and leading figures in UK planning and development.
Find out here about how to book, also about the school, opportunities for travelling scholarships and assisted attendance, and view abstracts and download papers and synopses from previous schools.
The search is on for the best
Entries are now being accepted for:
- Young Planner of the Year
- Planning Consultancy of the Year
- Education and Lifelong Learn - three categories
- Excellence in Planning Education
- Commitment to Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
- Outstanding Achievement in Planning Education
Visit www.rtpiplanningawards.com for online entry forms, which must be completed for each entry. Closing date is Monday 28 September 2009.
Finalists for 2009 planning awards
We have received 94 entries this year covering all categories. Congratulations to all the finalists and thank you to everyone who entered. The judges will be undertaking site visits, where appropriate, or receiving presentations starting early June until September. We look forward to celebrating your achievements and announcing the winners at a very special awards lunch, at the London Hilton, on February 04, 2010. More details here.
Press release: Short-listed projects vie for Britain's top national planning prize.
Climate Change Policy Engagement
The RTPI has launched a dedicated Climate Change Policy Engagement web page providing a way for members to access the latest government consultations on climate change related strategies and shape the Institute’s response with their views. Click here to contribute your ideas.
Guidance for members to survive recession
Guidance is available for RTPI members facing difficult times, due to the economic downturn. The current climate has created uncertainty for employed planners, those who run their own practice and graduates looking to gain employment – the jobs market may become more challenging in the months ahead.
If you are affected by the current economic climate, we have developed guidance here to help you consider some of the options open to you.
RTPI responds to Government's Rural Housing Statement
“The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) welcomes the Government’s response to the Matthew Taylor Report 2008, clearly identifying the need to reset planning and economic policies for rural areas to ensure access to affordable housing and a sustainable future for local communities. Rural areas are as important to the RTPI as urban areas. The proposal for competitions to develop new, high quality sustainable expansions for rural market towns is exciting. However, if this is taken forward, it will be critical that the Government learns lessons from its Eco-Towns initiative and ensures that proposals are developed working with local communities, through the local plan-making process.”
Unsung heroes in Yorkshire
President's Blog
RTPI President Martin Willey encounters a local authority one stop strategy that mirrors his personal aspirations and some major projects in historic York city centre, while enjoying northern hospitality.
Our photo gallery online
Visit the RTPI photo gallery on Flickr! We have set this up so we can share with you our photographs and videos taken at public events, such as the Planning Convention 2009. You can join in discussions with us and fellow members on the RTPI Gallery, a public group for everyone interested in planning.
Interested in heritage?
The Heritage Interest Group, within the family of RTPI Networks, is looking to expand its activities. If you have an interest in planning for urban or rural heritage, then we would be most grateful if you would complete a very brief survey here, to help scope the benefits from and activities for the Group, to ensure that it is relevant and active across the UK. And please pass the details to anyone else you know that shares the interest. Many thanks.
Share our knowledge
This knowledge exchange and professional development initiative is based on the tried and tested action learning set model of problem solving through group discussion of workplace issues. The Planners in the Workplace programme is funding two pilot groups to help RTPI members develop professional knowledge and expertise.
Charlie visits the Queen
Young planner Charlie Collins, from Savills Planning and Regeneration, in Southampton, was nominated by RTPI President Martin Willey to represent the Commonwealth Association of Planners, at a special celebration at Buckingham Palace, where he was presented to the Queen.
