The Journal of the Town & Country Planning Association: May – June 2026
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Community engagement
Bringing young people together to make better places: a case study from PLACED on youth voice
PLACED have been involving children and young people in the design of places since 2011. Their work with young
Improving outdoor spaces for Bradford’s youngest residents and their families – Better Place
Image credit: Better Start Bradford Better Start Bradford is one of five A Better Start partnerships across
Practical Hope: inspiration for community action
Community action is transforming neighbourhoods across the country,helping to deliver places where everyone can lead a
Community guide to flood risk
What communities can do to influence planning, respond to floods and manage flood risk naturally To effectively address
Community guide to overheating
What communities can do to address the urban heat island effect, prevent overheating and make homes cooler Britain’s
Community guide to retrofit
What communities can do to share best practice, develop area-based projects, and use more sustainable energy
The next generation of New Towns: blog series
This blog series from May – June 2025 reflects on the key lessons that must inform the creation and stewardship
21st Century New Towns
This publication is designed to be a prompt for communities to help start a national conversation about what people
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
Bradford on Avon Town Council
Creating a thriving, sustainable town and flourishing community About Bradford on Avon Town Council Bradford on
Kitty’s Launderette
Tackling hygiene poverty and social isolation About Kitty’s Launderette Kitty’s Launderette is a community
