Urban Design Events

Upcoming Events

Urban Design Group Events Four Minutes to Change the City

Wednesday 7 October 2026 - 17:30

National Urban Design Conference opening event - An evening of fast moving talks, discussion and radical ideas on the urban future

National Urban Design Conference 2026

Thursday 8 October 2026 (All day)

The built environment conference that welcomes everyone! We believe that we can only deliver better places through collaboration and by working together across sectors, professions and with communities.

Cumbernauld New Town - Study Visit

Saturday 10 October 2026 - 10:00

An exploration of a key moment in post war new town design philosophy - where it worked and where it hasn't.

Her City Walk in Bristol

Wednesday 14 October 2026 - 16:30

A guided city walk focused on women and girls’ safety, using Her City guidance to explore how urban spaces are experienced.

Bridging planning and design with UDG Connect and RTPI Young Planners

Wednesday 21 October 2026 - 17:30

Bringing together planners, urban designers, and architects from a range of backgrounds.

Urban Design Social: Oxford

Wednesday 4 November 2026 - 17:30

Join us in Oxford! This event is for anyone interested in urban design to chat, connect, and share ideas.

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Designing cities that work for women and girls

Thursday 17 September 2026 - 17:30

How to ensure women and girls have safety and freedom to use the streets and spaces of cities, towns and villages at all times.

Urban Design Walk: Leeds

Thursday 10 September 2026 - 17:30

A walk and open discussion (~1 hour), guided by colleagues from Leeds City Council’s Design & Projects Team and Place & Regeneration Programmes, exploring current and future urban development around the Temple District, its opportunities, challenges and possibilities.