New Communities Group
Developing renewable energy in new large-scale developments
This New Communities Group webinar will explore how to plan for renewable energy in large-scale new communities, and outline how they can be in line with the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions targets. We will hear from experts in the private, public and community energy sector.
Creating age-friendly, inclusive homes and communities
The UK’s population is undergoing a massive age shift. In less than 20 years, one in four people will be over 65. The Centre for Ageing Better’s vision is a…
In-person seminar: Creating town centres in new communities
TCPA TCPA, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London, United KingdomThis event will be held at the Town & Country Planning Association, 17 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AS Thriving town centres should be places where people can work, shop, eat, drink and play. Too often in new developments, housing comes first, and town centres are left until later or deemed too difficult to deliver.…
Implementing design codes in new communities
Online - Zoom , United KingdomThe Government states that well-designed places should be functional, support mixed uses and tenures, include successful public spaces, be adaptable and resilient, have a distinctive character, be attractive, and encourage…
TCPA New Communities Group Webinar: Long-term stewardship in new communities – from vision to reality
Online - Zoom , United KingdomInterest in the concept of long-term stewardship continues to gain momentum among politicians and practitioners, but realising the full opportunity of this ambition requires an early alignment of policy, finance,…
New Communities Group Webinar: Briefing on planning reforms and the NPPF
Online - Zoom , United KingdomFrom the changes to housing needs forecasting, and a new structure for development plans, to new powers for Development Corporations, planning reform and revised national policy will have significant implications…
New Communities Group webinar: Delivering climate resilient new communities
Online - Zoom , United KingdomNew Garden Cities and large-scale developments must be places that address climate change mitigation and adaptation. They must have a long-term vision to deal with climate change impacts within a…
New Communities Group Webinar: Planning for Sustainable Transport
New large-scale communities provide a unique opportunity to create places which enable people to live in healthy, happy places that reduce their impact on the environment, while enhancing social and…
NCG Webinar: Opportunities for a new approach to housing delivery – a briefing from TCPA
The need for more homes is never far from the political agenda and will continue to be an important theme in the run up to the General Election. The Labour…
New Communities Group Webinar: development management: consenting new large-scale developments
When planning large-scale new communities a lot of effort goes into the visioning and masterplan, but it is essential to focus on the entire journey from concept through to delivery,…
TCPA New Communities Group Webinar: Viability and finance for large-scale new communities
Viability and funding are crucial issues for those planning and delivering large-scale new communities. How can high quality development be maintained, but also be viable? This webinar will explore the latest…
New Communities Group Webinar: Governance and Stewardship in Large Scale Developments (2 part series)
Long-term stewardship is an approach to delivering and managing places that can ensure new communities are places which enable people and the environment to flourish, in perpetuity. It is one…
