RTPI Yorkshire

Other events in the Region

If you know of an event in the Yorkshire Region that would be of interest to planners, please contact me at yorkshire@rtpi.org.uk

March

Pub Quiz

Thursday 21 March 2013, Leeds

Leeds Society of Architects are holding a pub quiz alongside their AGM at 6.00pm on 21 March at The Faversham on Springfield Mount, Leeds, LS2 9NG.

Contact Ed Park if you would like to attend.

Building a low carbon economy on the Humber

Friday 22 March 2013, Hull

Friends of the Earth, in association with Footprint Renewables and Renewables Network, are hosting a briefing on building a low carbon economy on the Humber.

The coalition Government's Energy Bill will significantly influence investment in energy infrastructure for decades to come. Energising England will bring together business leaders, economic development agencies and local councils, skills providers, politicians and environmental groups to share knowledge on what's happening and what the impact will be on the Humber's ambition to develop a low carbon economy.

This event is aimed at chief executives, senior managers, economic development and civic leaders and others with an interest in driving forward a low carbon economy.

To book a place visit http://energisingenglandhull.eventbrite.co.uk/ or contact Simon.Bowens@foe.co.uk

Neighbourhood Planning for Councillors: Developing Neighbourhoods not paperwork

Thursday 28 March 2013, Leeds

PAS as part of the LGA are delivering this free workshop across the country on neighbourhood planning and the role of local authority councillors.

Further details

April

Housing in an Ageing Society

Tuesday 9 April, York

Speakers from St Andrew's University, Joseph Rowntree, Stirling University and the City of York will cover a wide range of perspectives on the housing implications of this demographic trend.

Booking details

Changing political, socioeconomic and political landscapes: what are the consequences for housing?

Wednesday 10 - Friday 12 April 2013, York

A Housing Studies Association conference. Further details

Proposals For A Bradford Centre Community Council

Thursday 18 April 2013, 7pm - 9pm, Bradford

A public meeting organised by Neighbourhood Ventures.

Contact Jonathan Crewdson on 07881 785636 or at mail@neighbourhoodventures.org.uk for further details

Ben Hamilton-Baillie: New Directions in Street Design, Safety and Movement

Thursday 25 April 2013, Leeds

Booking at http://streetdesign.eventbrite.co.uk/

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Designing Inclusive, Accessible Buildings and Spaces

Tuesday 30 April 2013, Leeds

Using flow charts and examples, this RIBA seminar will demonstrate how legislation, regulation and guidance can be used to support the design process in creating places and spaces that are accessible and enjoyable for everyone - without stifling design freedom or creativity.

Further details

May

Barnsley Building Visit

Wednesday 8 May 2013, Hoyland

Take a tour of Kirk Balk Community College in Hoyland near Barnsley - an RIBA Award winning building in 2012. The tour will be led by building architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris.

Further information and and booking

The Producer City: an urbanism for the 21st century

15 to 17 May 2013, Bradford

This is the Academy of Urbanism's 8th Annual Congress. Download details

June

Continuity, Conservation & Change Seminar

Tuesday 4 June 2013, Malton

The Traditional Architecture Group has organised a seminar to introduce and outline new ideas on the conservation, alteration and extension of buildings and historic urban environments through the notion of continuity, using traditional style, materials and methods. In addition to ensuring aesthetic continuity, they believe this is the only viable solution to the ever decreasing traditional skills gap. Tickets will be available shortly.

Further details