Urban Design Events

Most of our online events are free and are open to the general public as well as members. Registration is required and you can do this via the event listings below or our Eventbrite page.

Upcoming Events

Urban Design Group Events Planning, Transport and a little Philosophy - An evening with Andreas Markides and Rob Cowan
Tuesday 5 December 2023 - 19:00
Join Andreas Markides as he talks to Rob Cowan and shares the lessons he has learned about leadership and life, that are included in his new book...URBAN MYTHS. The book brings together two of Andreas’ passions: his experiences over 40 years working in the Built Environment profession, and his passion for Greek Myths!
UDG Event
Thursday 14 December 2023 - 12:00
All members of the Urban Design Group are invited to the 2023 Annual General Meeting to be held via Zoom To register please follow the link
Urban Design Group Events Speakeasy and Book Launch: Meet Laura Alvarez and Rob Cowan
Thursday 11 January 2024 - 18:00
Meet Laura Alvarez and Rob Cowan at The Gallery Cowcross Street, London  This live in-person event will be of interest to anyone involved in urban design – from highway engineers through to regeneration professionals, teachers, students, or individuals who finds themselves somehow involved in this field – willingly or not.

Recent Events (View Events Archive)

Urban Design Group Events UDG Awards: Masterclass - Policy Strategy and Design Guidance
Wednesday 25 October 2023 - 13:00
Summary An online masterclass featuring the three finalists from the UDG Awards Policy Strategy & Design Guidance category Description
Urban Design Group Events National Urban Design Conference 2023
Thursday 12 October 2023 (All day)
Rethinking Place This two day not-for-profit event is the first National Urban Design Conference for four years.  We will be reflecting on the dramatic changes that have occurred over that period and how towns and cities need to be rethought and reimagined to meet the challenges.  Featuring 
Urban Design Group Events UDG Awards: Masterclass - Completed Schemes
Monday 2 October 2023 - 12:30
An online masterclass featuring the three finalists from the UDG Awards Completed Schemes category.
Urban Design Group Events Neuroscience for Designing Green Spaces, Contemplative Landscapes
Friday 29 September 2023 - 12:30
Design strategies for creating healthier urban environments are what our cities so sorely need. Urban parks and gardens are where people go to reconnect with nature and destress. But do they all provide the same benefits, or are some better than others? What specific attributes set some green spaces apart? If so, how do we use this evidence to guide the design of mentally healthy cities?
Urban Design Group Events UDG Awards: Masterclass - Design Code
Tuesday 26 September 2023 - 12:30
  An online masterclass featuring the three finalists from the UDG Awards Design Code category