News & Media
The RTPI is the voice for planning. We are the leading authority on UK planning issues and the first point of contact for national media enquiries. Our Policy and Communications teams are experts with their fingers on the pulse of planning news. Specialising in a wide range of topics, they are available to comment on the latest developments in this ever-changing field.
If you work in the media and would like to speak to an RTPI expert about a particular planning topic please contact our press office.

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The RTPI Media Monitoring Update report for the period 16th September – 31st December 2008 is now available online.
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Latest Articles
RTPI in the Media

The Guardian, March 3 2009:
Martin Willey gives his thoughts and perceptions on the work of the Swiss/French architect and urban planner featured in the Barbican Art Gallery exhibition running until 24 May 2009. Read the review here.
The Sunday Times, June 15 2008:
RTPI Director of Policy and Communications, Rynd Smith, outlines the RTPI's thoughts on Eco-towns in a major feature on the new developments which appeared in the Sunday Times. To view the piece click here.


