Core CPD Framework:
- Digital Planning
- Placemaking and Design
- 6 CPD Hours
Event Description
This event brings together planners, local authorities, developers, academics, and community leaders from across Yorkshire to explore how digital tools can transform planning practices and help build inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready communities. The focus is on collaboration, innovation, and empowerment, leveraging technology to bridge the gap between planners and the public, making the planning system more transparent, interactive, and responsive.
Set against the backdrop of Bradford’s role as the UK City of Culture 2025, the event aims to showcase how immersive technologies and digital engagement can support placemaking, heritage, regeneration, and community identity in a digital age.
As part of the event, you'll have the opportunity to explore Virtual Bradford – a cutting-edge 3D digital twin of the city centre. This interactive model showcases how advanced digital technology is already being used to shape the future of Bradford.
With ongoing investment, the model is expanding across the wider city, supporting strategic planning, sustainable development, and Bradford’s clean growth ambitions.
Come and see how this innovative tool is transforming how we design, plan, and deliver a smarter, greener Bradford and how this could shape other UK cities.
Learning outcomes
- Awareness of the Government policy and its regional context.
- Learning and skills - exploring different digital applications in planning.
- Sharing examples - Bradford Digital Twin immersive experience.
- Impacts, benefits and networking - chaired discussion
The full Programme will be confirmed shortly.
Accessibility
The venue is in Bradford City Centre and is walkable from Bradford Foster Square and Bradford Interchange train stations - it is an approx. 15 to 20 minute walk
You may want to combine your trip with a look around Bradford as UK City of Culture 2025 - the programme can be viewed here What's on | Bradford 2025
The venue is accessible by taxi, it is on the ground floor and is wheelchair accessible
The RTPI is committed to delivering inclusive events; to make sure that everyone can have the best possible experience. To help work towards being able to do this please discuss any access needs or requirements by contacting [email protected] to discuss.
Catering
Lunch and drinks will be provided, please specify any dietary requirements at the time of booking
Useful Links for further reading
RTPI An introduction to Planning and AI
This event is kindly hosted by the University of Bradford and in collaboration with Bradford Metropolitan District Council.
