Wed 11/03/20, Time: Half Day
Palestra
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In this session we will take an in-depth look at Strategic site masterplanning in Outer London and beyond, understanding the elements and processes for achieving well designed places through the planning process. We will investigate case studies and have a practical session mapping out ways to approach masterplanning in the planning process.
Agenda to include:
- Roundtable Discussion
- Workshops
Tue 11/02/20
Palestra
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Investigating recent policy and funding changes and looking at how these will impact borrowing potential and scheme viability. We will look at how the market is reacting to new policy changes and how these may impact on development finances.
Agenda includes:
- Charles Solomon, GLA Development Viability (Expert) Advisor
- Hugh Milne, Viability Expert & Richard Katz, Senior Planner, Deloitte LLP
Time: Morning
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Wed 22/01/20
Palestra
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Looking at the challenges to producing Characterisation Documents - what should they contain and how best to ensure consistency across London's special places.
Time: Morning
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Thu 16/01/20
Palestra
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Looking at the new London Plan policies on tall buildings and how we assess them, considering pedestrian comfort and environmental impact.
Time: Full Day
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Wed 15/01/20
Palestra
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Considering the various ways you can visually represent a scheme and how to assess projects that use different drawing styles.
Time: Full day
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Wed 20/11/19, 1–4.30pm
55 Broadway
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Thu 24/10/19
Palestra
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In this practical session we examine London Plan Policy S17 Reducing waste and supporting the circular economy, looking at how we can influence and input to the Circular Economy, to make, use and re-use our resources. Join us discussing this economic model with authoritative forerunners who have been promoting the circular economy for decades and have extensive knowledge and expertise to share.
Agenda Includes:
Tom Wooley, Professor & Author
Time: Morning
Wed 25/09/19
Palestra
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This session is specifically tailored for those interested in hearing about new design and quality related policies in the emerging London Plan and discuss how to apply them at design reviews.
Agenda Includes:
- Why we are where we are (overview of the new London Plan design policies) – Richard Katz, Deloitte LLP
- Understanding Capacity for Growth – Steve Dennington (LB Croydon)
- Design Led Approach to Density – Michael Lowndes (Turley)
- Tall Buildings (D8) – TBC
- Housing design (D4) – TBC
- Place/public realm quality (D7) – Andy Martin (TfL) and Gavin McLaughlin (TfL)
- Delivering Good Design (D2) – panel discussion
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand which emerging London plan policies may be relevant when reviewing schemes
- Learn what the policies say about design review as part of our planning system
Time: 9.30-13.00
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Tue 24/09/19
Endeavour Square
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Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise why inclusion is important for us all
- Be better able to put yourself in the shoes of all users and design accordingly
- Understand how to make places, spaces and buildings more inclusive
Speakers:
- Simone West – TfL Inclusive Design Advisor
- Andy Martin – TfL Urban Designer
- Ross Atkins – Access Consultant
- Julie Fleck – Access Consultant
Irene Craik - Levitt Bernstein
Time: 09:15-12:45
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Thu 19/09/19
Palestra
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At this session we will take closer look at procuring, managing and delivering good design. Industry experts will share their best practice advice on writing a good brief and how to manage the procurement process for masterplans, architectural and other design work, as well as checking and controlling design quality through a project’s lifecycle.
Agenda includes:
- Writing a good brief – Russell Curtis (RCKa)
- Procurement process - Jed Young (LB Islington)
- Panel Discussion from Chloe Phelps (BrickxBrick), James Molloson (LB Hackney), Susan May (Clarion Housing Group), Osama Shoush (LB Lewisham), Roy Macpepple (NHPDC)
Learning outcomes
- Understand what makes a good brief
- Learn how to avoid pitfalls when managing procurement
- Hear how to efficiently evaluate and monitor designs
Time: 9.15-13.30
This session is only open to our Building Homes Network members. For more information email info@urbandesignlondon.com
Thu 12/09/19
Endeavour Square
Related Events: Planning Streets
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand and apply the design parameters that shape good cycle schemes
- Learn how to determine the degree of separation between cyclists and other road users
- Hear about applying the new Cycle Route Quality Criteria
Time: Full Day
Tue 10/09/19
Palestra
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Join us for an essential update on tall building policies in the emerging London Plan. We will look at considering if locations are suitable, or not, for tall buildings and work through assessment criteria to apply to individual proposals in different locations across London.
Agenda:
- Introduction to the tall buildings policy - Esther Kurland, UDL
- London Boroughs - Sean Doran, LB Hounslow
- Functional Impact, C2 - Alex Andrews, WSP (TBC)
- Visual Impact, C1 - Richard Coleman, CityDesigner
- Environmental Impact, C1 &C,2 - Gerald Maccreanor, Maccreanor Lavington
- Tools for how to successfully apply the policy - Jason Hawthorn, Vu-City
- Site Visit, Blackfriars's Circus Tower - First Port, Barratt & Maccreanor Lavington
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how Mayor of London’s strategic tall buildings policies are changing
- Know more about the evaluation of visual, functional and environmental impacts of tall buildings both individually and cumulative
- Recognise different tall building typologies and design approaches
Time: 10:30-16:45
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Thu 01/08/19
55 Broadway
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Industry specialists will share their tried and tested community engagement strategies as we learn about small community projects and meanwhile schemes and how to work in partnership. Nicole Collomb and George Warren from the GLA will highlight funding opportunities and accessing funding. In the afternoon we will visit a couple of exemplar gardens to see community partnership schemes in action.
(Full day)
Tue 23/07/19
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Join us for a hands-on session on how to prepare and work with masterplans, design codes and other tools to deliver large scale, phased neighbourhoods. We will visit Trumpington and Great Kneighton to look at a wide range of award winning homes guided by David Birkbeck, Design for Homes, and learn from those involved in the process to better understand the use of codes and plans.
(Full Day)
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Thu 18/07/19
Palestra
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At this session David McDonald, Institute of Historic Building Conservation, will cover the basics of understanding the terms ‘context’ and ‘significance’ when managing heritage assets to create even better places. After lunch we will visit Walworth Heritage Action Zone (HAZ), to see how the HAZ have championed Walworth’s sense of place and historic character.
Wed 17/07/19
Endeavour Square
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Fine-tune your design review management skills at chairing and writing reports. With experienced chairs including Amanda Reynolds, Gillian Horn and Fred Manson, and professional writers Sarah Carmona and Chris Whitehorn, we will discuss the most effective ways of chairing review sessions and how best to write clear and concise summaries of what was said.
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Thu 04/07/19
Palestra
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Where does responsibility lie for the materials we use and how can we reduce our energy use? How can built environment professions contribute meaningfully; improving policies and making a healthier city for the future? Join us to discuss our role in addressing the climate crisis with Eco Building specialist and former Professor of Architecture, Dr Tom Woolley and award winning co-founder of Sustainable by Design and Green Construction Board, Lynne Sullivan.
(Morning)
Thu 06/06/19
Palestra
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Hear from our expert speakers on how proactive planning can enable good design and how best to approach this work.
Speakers include:
- Mike Lowndes – Director, Turley
- Jason Hawthorne – Director, VuCity
- Richard Wilson – Strategic Lead Regeneration, LB Camden
- Alicia Pivaro – Neighbourhood Planners London
- Tom Selby – Deputy Team Leader, Croydon SPG
(Morning)