RTPI Response to Research Excellence Framework Consultation

The RTPI submitted a response to the consultation by the UK higher education funding bodies on the introduction of a new quality assessment for research in UK universities. We would like to thank the input of members of PERN. Read response…

Delivering the Welsh Planning Research Agenda, 24 February 2010, Cardiff

The seminar will be of interest to researchers and practitioners, from across the UK, with an interest in the research agenda supporting the development of planning policy and practice in Wales. More…

Defining Territorial Cohesion: the key to funds after 2013?

Read report by the ESPON UK Contact Point following a seminar in Malmo in which it was discussed the ESPON knowledge base as a potential for regional territorial analysis and hence for supporting policy-making from the regional to the European level.

“Research Impact? It all depends on the users now”, 14 January 2010, London

Academy of Social Sciences is bringing together researchers and users in dialogue about how to make better research propositions and how to improve their impact. The RTPI Research team will not be able to attend the event. If you are able to make it, please feedback to us. More…

Network member Simin Davoudi requests…

As an Academician and also a founding member (and the only planner) of the editorial board of the Academy's journal (21st Century Society), Professor Simin Davoudi would like to encourage the planning community to write for the journal on key planning issues. Information about the journal can be found on the Academy's website.

Several projects with UK partners have been approved by the URBACT Monitoring Committee. The system for URBACT bids is Declaration of Interest, with those successful at the first stage going on to work up their projects, including adding more partners. So there is a chance to join. Become a partner…

Join our Campaign against Funding Cuts for Planning Education in Scotland

The Scottish Funding Council proposed to cut funding for planning education in Scotland by 22%. If the proposed cut goes through, it is likely that some of the Planning Schools would be forced to close; consequently the future supply of Scottish educated planners would be reduced. Join our campaign…

Scottish Government Research Project - Hardstanding Provision – HELP!

Heriot-Watt University has been commissioned by the Building Standards Division of The Directorate of the Built Environment to undertake a research project to investigate the extent and cost of designing and constructing small areas of hardstanding (driveways, small parking areas, etc.) around new and existing, domestic and non-domestic buildings. A key element of this project is a survey of the views of relevant stakeholders concerning any future changes to existing regulations governing the extent and type of hardstanding that is exempt from relevant building standards. The survey also seeks to identify suitable case studies to enable us to assess the effect of any future changes to existing standards. Please help shape future policy in this area by completing this survey.

Young Planner of the Year Award 2009

All RTPI members are eligible to vote. Short profiles of the short-listed candidates appeared in the 4th December issue of "Planning" together with a postal voting slip. The winner will be announced at the Awards Presentation and lunch at the London Hilton on Thursday 4th February 2010. Who are the candidates?

Competitive Cities and Climate Change

An OECD Working Paper on Competitive Cities and Climate Change presents findings on the impact of metropolitan regions on climate change. It argues that urban policies can complement global climate policies by reducing global energy demand, CO2 emissions and the overall costs of abatement. It also discusses ways in which cities can become more active in the green economy and identifies successful cases where environmental sustainability furthered economic development, such as through renewable energy, public transportation, and climate-friendly R&D. Download…

NHPAU Bulletin on Population Projections

The bulletin looks at the implications of the latest release of ONS population projections for the NHPAU July 2009 advice on housing requirements and shows that their advice remains cautious and relevant. More…

VIBAT London study release

The Vibat London study examines the possibilities of reducing transport emissions in London by 60 per cent to 2030 and 80 per cent to 2050 through a modified backcasting and scenario-building approach. An executive summary and background reports can be downloaded here.

RELU Policy and Practice Note – ‘social and environmental inequalities in rural areas’

This RELU project quantified inequalities in social and environmental conditions throughout rural England and identified those areas where inequalities are greatest. The work has enhanced understanding of perceptions of inequality and injustice in rural areas. The project shows how rural policy can be refined and targeted to tackle these multi-faceted problems in the most appropriate way for the benefit of society. More…

Adaptation & Resilience in a Changing Climate

Adaptation and Resilience in a Changing Climate (ARCC) brings together research projects involving existing buildings and infrastructure, including transport and water resource systems in the urban environment. The £6M programme will enable the design of urban systems that are more resilient to climate change. More…

CALL FOR PAPERS

Marine Spatial Planning symposium, Sheffield, 21 May 2010

Papers are invited for a one-day symposium on the topic of marine spatial planning (MSP), which will bring together academics and others involved in this emergent field, in the UK and other European countries, to present and discuss current work and to set directions for future research. MSP is emerging as a new approach to marine governance, as a response to growing pressures on the seas and increasing environmental damage, and reflecting growing territorialisation of the seas following developments in international maritime law.  Although potential contributors are free to propose their own topics, the organisers may choose to focus on some of the following questions: What are the conceptual roots of MSP? How does MSP relate to contemporary notions of spatial planning? What type of planning do we need for the seas? How should marine space be conceptualised? What kind of participation is needed for MSP? What is to be learnt from emerging MSP practice? What are the prevailing interests at work in the shaping of marine plans? How should MSP and terrestrial planning relate to one another? Can planning for the land learn from planning for the sea? Please contact Dr Geraint Ellis (g.ellis@qub.ac.uk) for more information. 

5^th International Conference on Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, 2-5 August 2010, Cambridge

This year’s international conference on interdisciplinary social sciences will examine the nature of disciplinary practices, and the interdisciplinary practices that arise in the context of 'real world' applications. It will also interrogate what constitutes 'science' in a social context, and the connections between the social and other sciences. Deadline for submission of abstracts: 14 January 2010. More…

Planning Africa Conference 2010, 13-15 September, South Africa

The fourth Planning Africa conference is taking place at an important moment. This coming together of planners across the African continent provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the past decade and identify emerging trends. Deadline for submission of abstracts: 29 January 2010. More…

PUBLICATIONS

New report – ‘Measuring socially sustainable urban regeneration in Europe’

This new report, produced by the Oxford Institute for Sustainable Development, examines how sustainable urban regeneration is being approached by local governments, developers and the construction industry, funding bodies and investors from a social perspective. The main aim of the research is to identify and examine socially sustainable urban regeneration models and vehicles, and best practice measurement systems across European cities, including exemplar and innovative social sustainability metrics and tools. More…

RUDI Report – ‘Placemaking 2009’

This report, published by Resource for Design Information (RUDI) and the Academy of Urbanism, provides an overview of professional practice and case studies concerning the creation of liveable spaces. It explores the skills that contribute to the design of better human living environments by focusing on 'placemaking'. More...

MORE EVENTS

‘Greenspace and Health Outcomes Framework’, 8 February 2010, Stirling

Greenspace Scotland, NHS Health Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) are launching a suite of tools to support both greenspace and health practitioners in making the links between greenspace and health more explicit. More… 

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