Institute calls on members to embrace government鈥檚 controversial planning reforms
The RIBA has called on architects to embrace the government鈥檚 localism agenda by publishing two new guides on the subject for the profession.
As the Localism Bill makes its final passage through parliament, the RIBA has highlighted what it describes as the 鈥渃rucial role鈥� that architects have to play in helping communities make the most of the new planning system and preparing neighbourhood plans.
The RIBA鈥檚 Guide to Localism - Opportunities for architects will be published in two parts and will be launched on Friday at the RIBA鈥檚 planning and localism conference in Newcastle.
Part one is on neighbourhood planning while part two examines the issue of 鈥榞etting community engagement right鈥�.
Both guides draw on real-life examples, from Dewsbury Town Centre in Yorkshire to Broadway Community Garden at the Tilbury Estate in Essex.
RIBA president Angela Brady said: 鈥淎rchitects have the skills and expertise to help realise localism. We can develop a 鈥榲ision鈥� and bring inspiring ideas. We can help people set ambitious targets, have a real say in their local area, and create 鈥� through good design 鈥� places that will improve the quality of their lives.
鈥淢any of us are already working closely with local communities but we need to seize this opportunity to work together to create the best environment for their neighbourhoods.鈥�
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