RTPI Scotland holds an annual conference which looks at topical issues in planning. This year’s RTPI Scotland Annual Conference will be held at Perth Theatre, Perth, on September 24.
To book your place, please visit our event page.
Please note that booking will close on Monday 15 September.
Conference Theme
'Shaping our future – Healthy Places and Happy People'
This conference will explore how to deliver resilient and sustainable communities for the health of people, place and planet. The day's events will include a variety of speakers and sessions, including walking tours, workshops and case studies.
Programme
Registration, coffee and networking (09:30)
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Session 1 (09:55 - 10:40)
Welcome and introduction - Laura Robertson, Convenor RTPI Scotland
Keynote Speaker: Professor Jenny Roe, Director of the Centre for Design & Health in the School of Architecture, University of Virginia
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Session 2 (10:40 - 11:25)
Planning for Healthy Places – chaired by Irene Beautyman
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Coffee and refreshments (11:25 - 11:45)
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Session 3 (11:45 - 12:30)
Happy Planners – chaired by Maura McCormack
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Session 4 (12:30 - 13:30)
Workshops and walking tours – sketching, digital planning and central Perth.
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Lunch and networking (13:30-14:30)
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Session 5 (14:30 - 15:15)
Healthy Planet – planning for Net Zero – chaired by TBC
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Session 6 (15:15 - 16:00)
Closing Remarks – Fiona Simpson, Chief Planner
Laura Robertson, Convenor RTPI Scotland
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