Bridging planning and design with RTPI Young Planners and UDG Connect

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

Bringing together planners, urban designers, and architects from a range of backgrounds, this event will explore how these professions contribute to the planning process and how collaboration can help create high-quality places.

Speakers from local government, Homes England, and urban design consultancies will share perspectives on how design shapes planning outcomes and delivery.

Drawing on experience from across the built environment sector, the panel will discuss their role in the design process and how effective collaboration can help create high-quality places.

Attendees are invited to continue networking with professionals from different career backgrounds at a nearby venue.

Speakers:

• Dan Roberts - Senior Planning & Design Manager, Homes England
• Hannah Smart - Founder & Director, edge Urban Design and Chair of the Urban Design Group
• Izzie Metcalfe - Senior Urban Designer, edge Urban Design
• Jack Hanson - Technical Director, Node Urban Design
• Kate Harris - Planning Officer/Urban Designer, Sandwell Borough Council & PAS/MHCLG West Midlands Regional Place Advocate
• Matthew Davis - Senior Landscape Architect, Arup

What you'll gain:

Learn about design concepts and where they’ve been successfully implemented through case studies.

Understand the design process through from conception, consultation, and planning approval.

Designers will learn more about the RTPI, while urban planners and architects will gain a better understanding of the Urban Design Group.

Thanks to RTPI's West Midlands Young Planners for organising this event, and to ARUP for hosting.