Building on the success of The Importance of Collaborative Design (a joint RIBA/RTPI event held at ARU Chelmsford on 10th July 2018) this conference will bring together leading architects, planners, clients and co-professionals, to examine best collaborative design practice responses to the global and local challenges facing our region. We will be asking:

• How can the planning system cope with today’s unprecedented challenges?

• Can collaborative approaches to urban regeneration be used to increase densities, meeting the demand for development without destroying the green belt or compromising the quality of the built environment?

• Is our region unique, and how can best global practice inform design and development in our locality?

Speakers:

• Bob Allies, founding partner Allies and Morrison
• John Anderson, Chairman, Berkeley East & West Thames
• Chris Brown, Executive Chair and Founder, igloo
• Ian Butt, Head of Place and Policy, Castle Point Borough Council
• Peter Dawson, Built Environment Manager, Place Services, Essex County Council
• David Glason, Development Director, Great Yarmouth Borough Council
• Chris King, Senior Urban Designer, Place Services, Essex County Council
• Derek Stebbing, Planning Policy Consultant, Strutt & Parker
• Andrew Taylor, Head of Planning, Countryside Properties
• Giles Tofield, Director of the Cultural Engine CIC

This branch conference is supported by RIBA East and RTPI East of England and sponsored by Ibstock Brick.

Directions:

Map of the Council offices and directions Buses - The No 27 runs a regular service to and from Benfleet Station (Journey time is 15 mins). There is also a regular bus service from Rayleigh Station to the Council Offices (Journey time is 25 mins).