Events Archive
Wednesday 18 December 2013 - 18:30
Join the Urban Design Group for a night at the movies.
This year's celebration of the festive season will take place at The Cinema Museum (www.cinemamuseum.org.uk), which is a true hidden gem of London.
Tuesday 3 December 2013 - 18:30
WRAP is launching a new programme on construction resource efficiency to follow on from the highly successful Halving Waste to Landfill commitment.
Thursday 28 November 2013 - 18:00
Liveable Cities - The continuous adaptation of spaces and institutions to make enjoyable places
Keynote lecture delivered by Professor John Worthington, Co-Founder DEGW, UDG Patron, Director the Academy of Urbanism and Commissioner The Independent Transport Commission.
With responses from
Wednesday 27 November 2013 - 18:30
WALKING WITH THE DREAMERS (Smart Urbanism in an Upside Down World)
How do we reinstall simple rules and real purpose into urban planning? How do we move from rigid determinism to truly responsive environments? How do we change our civic and professional mindsets from command and control to that of enabling leadership?
Wednesday 27 November 2013 - 18:00
Paul Collins, Academic Team Leader, Nottingham Trent University - Manual for Streets
David Singleton, Director, DSA Associates -Healthy Landscape and Biodiversity in Cities
Tuesday 26 November 2013 - 17:00
This two hour Design Review training event is open to all built environment professionals.Run by two Cabe Design Review experts it is your chance to learn tried and tested techniques, tools and inside tips.
You will learn:
Tuesday 26 November 2013 - 17:00
This two hour Design Review training event is open to all built environment professionals.Run by two Cabe Design Review experts it is your chance to learn tried and tested techniques, tools and inside tips.
You will learn:
Tuesday 26 November 2013 - 10:00
Bringing the past into the future: An innovative seminar & guided tour examining the continuing relevance of Welwyn Garden City in designing and delivering new settlements in the UK - a current hot topic
Wednesday 13 November 2013 - 18:30
Linking with issue 128 of Urban Design and bringing together eminent practitioners and artists in the field of public art, this event wil look at the innovative ways in which places can be enlivened and enriched by creative design artistry.
Tuesday 12 November 2013 - 19:00
What are the dreams, ambitions and sources of inspiration of Tracy Metz, internationally-known architect and urban design specialist? Come and join a 'Live Audience Interview' with Tracy Metz on 12 November at the Dutch Centre.
Wednesday 30 October 2013 - 18:00
Pranali Parikh, Urban Designer, Derby City Council - From Constraints to Opportunities
Paul Collins and Gavin Tunstall, Nottingham Trent University - Nottingham Trent University: Campus Transformation
Wednesday 9 October 2013 - 18:30
Discussion and debate on future urban design policy and how we can set an agenda for the design of cities, towns, urban extensions, new settlements and suburbs for the coming century.
Roger Evans will introduce his manifesto for urban design and Nicholas Falk and Jon Rowland will present their manifesto for twenty-first century suburbs in The Oxford Charter.
Monday 7 October 2013 - 14:30
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOOKED.
Sunday 6 October 2013 - 11:00
There is an area of innermost London stretching from Mark Lane in the west to Back Church Lane in the east which changes in character as one moves from end to end: unquestionably City in the west and equally unquestionably Inner London in the east.
Friday 20 September 2013 - 15:00
Food production was once the preserve of the countryside. But today enthusiasts promote the benefits for all communities - including city-dwellers - of becoming more intimately involved with food by growing and distributing and well as cooking and eating it.
Wednesday 18 September 2013 - 18:00
Debate commences at 6pm followed by AGM at 7.15pm and drinks reception.
HS2 Photo Journal: Toby Smith, award winning reportage photographer
Wednesday 18 September 2013 - 16:00
The Leeds Met MA Urban Design end of year exhibition will run from 10 to 18 September, culminating in a special awards event on Wednesday 18 September.
All are welcome to attend, particularly local urban design practitioners.
As well as the exhibition and awards, there will be a quiz, guest lecturers and food and drink available.
Tuesday 17 September 2013 - 18:30
What are the key ingredients for creating a workable, walkable city? This event will consider best practice for encouraging walking as part of a healthier lifestyle, plus the latest in way-finding and systematic assessment of walkability.
Tuesday 17 September 2013 - 15:00
The Design Council is hosting a unique walk around the Clerkenwell neighbourhood as part of the London Design Festival 2013.
The exclusive tour will reveal the hidden design secretsof Clerkenwell, its buildings, past residents and future plans,starting at the award winning Angel Building.
