The Manual for Planners illustrates that planners can and do provide highly stimulating learning experiences for young people. These case studies reveal how, through engaging with local planning issues and processes, teachers and pupils are enabled to:

• think about future developments
• make suggestions for improvements
• learn about the planning system and regeneration
• provide input into local plans and facilities
• think about the aesthetics, uses and qualities of places
• identify issues and formulate action plans
• create educational materials (in classroom and outdoors)
• take part in study trips
• take part in discussions, role-plays and simulations
• express their personal opinions and listen to the views of others
• think about what they like and dislike
• use their imagination
• write and be published!

Better informed citizens understand the processes, can think critically about the issues, can engage in the debate and articulate needs and concerns, and can call upon greater imagination and vision. All of which is likely to lead to better plans and better futures.

Case Study 1: Young people’s views on Leeds City Centre

Case Study 2: Partners Against Crime

Case Study 3: Bristol Harbourside

Case Study 4: A Mock Planning Committee

Case Study 5: Involving students in the development of Corby Town Centre

Case Study 6: Key Stage 2 Children’s Planning Activity Pack

Case Study 7: Bolton Community Library Project

Case Study 8: Liverpool Vision

Case Study 9: Learning about Planning

Case Study 10: North Tyneside Educational Pilot

Case Study 11: Our Voice Magazine

Case Study 12: Careers Event

Case Study 13: Sustainable Design of Housing in Garden Cities

Case Study 14: R.A.V.E. Space – Raising Awareness of Values of Space through the Process of Education

Author:

Jacqui Ward

Publisher:

The Royal Town Planning Institute

Date:

11-Jun-07

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