Masterclass: Tools of proactive planning

Understanding, developing and using the tools of proactive planning; masterplans, design guides, design codes and development briefs.

A continued dialogue from the first masterclass, that considers what it means to practice ‘proactive planning’, this event will develop a detailed understanding of the relevant tools, such as policy documents, codes and guides, council-led initiatives, design commissions and briefs, land assembly powers, participatory exercises, design charrettes, and masterplans. The considerations for, and value of each tool will be explored by those involved both in using, preparing and commissioning these tools.

Delivered by:

Sogand Babol, Design Advisor, Design South East

Speakers and contributors:

Amy Burbidge, Design Action Manager, North Northamptonshire Joint Planning Unit

Roger Estop, former Urban Design Manager, Chelmsford City Council

Time: 12:30 - 17:00

Date: Wednesday 27th March

Location: Suffolk County Council, Conference Room, Riverside, 4 Canning Rd, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ

Please note: these events are primarily open to Suffolk local authority staff, elected members & Suffolk Design Group stakeholders only, until further notice. If places become available we may be able to offer them to non-local authority staff, such as those within the private sector. Please check back here for further details.