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Events
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New Communities Group Webinar: Income streams for stewardship (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 of the core Garden City Principles and the right approach provides an opportunity to create places which people will be proud to live in for…
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Webinar: Net zero buildings, local plan policies and the 13 December WMS
In January, the TCPA held a popular event for local authorities that were considering the impacts of the 13 December 2023 Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) on ‘Planning – Local Energy Efficiency Standards Update.’ Industry leaders and local authorities are deeply concerned about the impact of this WMS on the ability of local authorities to meet…
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TCPA online briefing: Towards a shared vision for planning reform?
With a General Election on the horizon, the issue of how to reform the planning system remains high on the political agenda, with a wave of new initiatives seeking to provide the answers. It is the TCPA’s view that there is no mystery to discover about what’s wrong with the current system nor how to…
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TCPA Briefing: Building the future – Lessons from the New Towns
Addressing the housing crisis remains high on the political agenda this general election year. From New Towns and Development Corporations, to Garden Cities and Garden Communities, cross-party interest in the role of new settlements in tackling the housing crisis continues to gain momentum. The New Towns programme remains the most ambitious urbanism initiative ever undertaken…
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Developing well – creating places and spaces where children and young people thrive (in-person)
The Priory Rooms Meeting and Conference Centre 40 Bull Street Birmingham, BirminghamThe TCPA will be hosting a FREE in-person conference in Birmingham on June 18 2024. Where people live affects their ability to live healthy and long lives. For children and…
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TCPA Study Tour 2024: Cornwall
We are excited to announce the return of the TCPA study tours! In 2024 we will be running a two-day tour to explore sustainable and large-scale new developments in Cornwall. …
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Planning for flood risk webinar: development management surgery
Flood risk is a fundamental consideration for planning, and decision makers must ensure that proposals can be made safe from all sources of flood risk for the lifetime of the development. This webinar is aimed at planning and flood risk officers engaging with the development management function of local planning authorities and will provide guidance…
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TCPA x PPR Belfast: Take Back the City Reception (in-person/London)
The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT 26 Store Street, London, United KingdomVenue: The Building Centre, 26 Store Street, London WC1E 7BT We would like to invite you to explore one of Europe’s most ambitious community-led housing projects at The TCPA x…
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TCPA New Communities Group Webinar: Who will live in the new community?
How do you plan for a new community when the population is unknown? As part of the TCPA New Communities Group series of events, this webinar will explore modelling tools…
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Securing healthy homes locally – a webinar for local government
Healthy homes are essential for people to live healthy, happy lives. There is strong evidence showing how the quality of our homes and neighbourhoods affects our mental and physical health.…
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Planning for healthy places: a practical guide for local authorities on embedding health in Local Plans from TRUUD and the TCPA
The places in which people live have a profound influence over the opportunities they have and the choices they can make – and planning shapes those places. Whether people have…
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TCPA x Incredible Edible Leeds: Harvest Supper (in-person FREE event)
The Carriageworks Theatre Leeds, United KingdomPlease join us for the TCPA’s FREE Harvest Supper event, hosted in collaboration with Incredible Edible Leeds, an evening of delightful local food and inspiring guest speakers, all celebrating the…
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Practical Hope: Inspiration for Community Action – Launch Event (Zoom)
The TCPA’s work, especially our Tomorrow 125 project and Garden City principles, outlines the ingredients needed for thriving places and communities. How do we put these principles into practice and make…
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TCPA New Communities Group Webinar: How to create new vibrant town centres
Town and district centres are at the heart of a community, how can we successfully design them for new large-scale developments? As part of the TCPA New Communities Group series…
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Annual Osborn memorial event: The role of the creative industries in placemaking
The Actors Church, Bedford Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 9ED Bedford Street, LondonIn celebration of both Sir Frederic J Osborn and Margaret Paterson Osborn, and in reference to the Osborn’s significant contribution to the cultural life of Welwyn Garden City, the TCPA…
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The TCPA Annual Conference 2024: Tackling the housing, health, climate and nature crises – the role of planning and placemaking
Regents University, London Regents University, LondonVenue: Regent's University, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS 2024 has brought a monumental year of change and reform for planning policy across England. With the new government ensuring…
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An Introduction to Planning for Climate Change (Online Course: Zoom)
How can we use local planning to better address climate change? This course provides an introduction to how planning can help deliver action at a local level towards climate mitigation…
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Green Infrastructure Partnership Conference: from local innovation to national transformation (Online)
Brought to you by the TCPA and the Green Infrastructure Partnership, this online conference will look at innovations in policy and practice and is essential for anyone interested in how…
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Webinar: Updates to NAFRA2 and NCERM – information for planners
What does the new flood risk and coastal erosion mapping mean for development planning? If you’re a local authority officer working for a local planning authority or lead local flood authority on either planning policy or development management, you are invited to join this webinar. The event will focus on the implications of the new…
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Child-friendly planning and design: insights and experiences from European cities
Many European cities are embracing child-friendly planning and urban design and this webinar will explore four case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania and Germany that offer insight, inspiration and practical lessons that could be applied in the UK.
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TCPA Webinar – Planning Reform Update
Join us to delve into the latest updates on planning reform following the recently updated National Planning Policy Framework and the forthcoming Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Michael Bingham OBE, Deputy Director – Planning Policy at MHCLG will highlight the main changes, an industry expert panel discuss how these will impact delivery, and our Policy Director…
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Infrastructure Delivery for New Communities
This webinar responds to a high demand for guidance on successful infrastructure delivery in new developments. The session will cover practical case studies and actionable steps, covering: Part of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events, this webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils, planners and communities. This event is kindly supported by…
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Youth engagement in planning, regeneration and neighbourhood management – Voice Opportunity Power
Young people have a right to be involved in the decisions that shape the places where they live and including them creates better places for everyone. The Voice Opportunity Power toolkit is a free resource with practical guidance on how to involve young people (11-18) in the way that places get built and managed. It…
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Design Codes for New Communities
This webinar will explore the practical realities of Design Coding in new housing developments. From the perspectives of policy-researcher, designer, planner and local authority, we will consider: Part of our TCPA New Communities Group series of events, this webinar will offer valuable insight for local councils, planners and communities. This event is kindly supported by…
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Introduction to Coastal Planning (for planners)
This webinar is aimed at planners in coastal authorities to hear and learn about coastal change and management. This will include information on Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and the new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM). It will cover: Register here The coastal planning webinars programme: WebinarDateTitleWho is it for?1Tuesday 20 May, 1pm –…
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Introduction to Coastal Planning (for elected members)
This webinar is aimed at Elected Members in coastal authorities to hear and learn about coastal change and management. This will include information on Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and the new National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM). It will cover: Register here The coastal planning webinars programme: WebinarDateTitleWho is it for?1Tuesday 20 May, 1pm –…
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Coastal change and management: tools & best practice (for coastal practitioners and planners in coastal authorities)
This webinar is aimed at coastal practitioners and planners who provide advice, guidance and decisions on spatial planning. It will provide worked examples of how Shoreline Management Plans (SMPs) and National Coastal Erosion Risk Map (NCERM) can be used as part of development planning. It will also provide background information on SMPs and NCERM. The…
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Restricting the Appeal and Availability of Junk Food: the role of local councils
Online via Microsoft TeamsObesity and overweight are major national challenges that cost the NHS and economy millions of pounds every year. Evidence shows the environments people live in shape the food choices they make: in places where junk food is the cheapest, most readily available and widely advertised, it is harder for people to make healthy choices. Around…
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Empowering young people for a greener future – youth engagement transforming Grosvenor Square
Teenagers and young people have lots of knowledge about their neighbourhoods and spaces, but too often no-one asks them what they think. Designed to involve young people in the making and managing of their neighbourhoods, the Voice Opportunity Power youth engagement toolkit is a free resource written by ZCD Architects and supported by Grosvenor, the…
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