RIBA National Conference - Planning and Localism: Whose design is it anyway?

  • Date
    04 November 2011
  • Time
    9am - 5.30pm
  • Venue

    Assembly Rooms

    Newcastle upon Tyne

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This is a RIBA conference.

Information taken from www.architecture.com


'Experience here and overseas shows that when local people have the chance to influence the function and appearance of developments, opposition can be turned into enthusiasm and buildings are constructed that we can be proud of.'
(Planning & decentralisation minister Greg Clark)

The UK construction industry had enjoyed a decade of unprecedented boom. However, since the advent of the Coalition Government, their emergency budget, the Comprehensive Spending Review and their continued drive for public sector cuts, the world of construction is being forced to remodel and adapt to a new era of austerity.

The Coalition Government's spring Budget announcement for a series of radical changes to the planning system, procurement and the introduction of Localism through their 'Big Society' initiative will change the face of the architectural and built environment sectors.

This one day conference will include a keynote address from Government Chief Planner Steve Quartermain. RTPI President Elect Colin Haylock will also address the Planning and Localism Conference.

This conference is supported by an Innovation Exhibition and is for architects, planners and built environment professionals and those seeking to engage with the Localism agenda. It will upskill professionals to help the construction industry adapt to and influence this key area of Government policy, by exploring and sharing a number of innovative areas of best practice to help professionals rise to the Localism challenge.

Fees:

Individual prices start from £120 + VAT for RIBA/RTPI members and £175 + VAT for non-members, and include lunch and refreshments.

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