Local Government Design Officers Network Meeting

Thursday 1 July 2021 - 12:00 to 13:00
Zoom

FREE
please contact administration@udg.org.uk if you are interested in attending

First meeting of a new initiative for officers working in the public sector involved in design in the built environment.
urban design | highways | planning | conservation | landscape | waste management | utilities | lighting | parks...

Objectives

  1. Peer-to-peer support between individuals in local authorities
  2. Sharing Common Problems and Solutions
  3. Updating on latest legislation, guidance and best practice

Agenda

1. PEER TO PEER SUPPORT

Rob Beardsworth  Hull City Council, Urban Design Team Lead
Rob will ask whether anyone is undertaking projects or other work, where they would appreciate support from someone from a different authority, and whether there are any people who would be prepared to give that support.

2. SKILLS AND RESOURCES FOR BETTER DESIGN

Laura Alvarez  Nottingham City Council, Senior Principal Urban Design and Conservation Officer
Jacob Willson  London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Options for resourcing and organising design quality in local authorities : Case Studies

A survey on Urban Design Skills in Local Authorities in England will be launched at an event on Thursday 22 July

3. UPDATES

Stefan Kruczkowski  Urban Designer
'Fakeism' and Building for a Healthy Life

Glen Higgs  WSP
Manual for Streets 

Sue James  Trees and Design Action Group
Trees, Planning and Development: A Guide for Delivery