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👀 Find out who's been shortlisted for the Pineapple for Healthy Homes... This exciting new category, in association with the TCPA & supported by @WatesGroup, recognises recently completed housing schemes that promote the health of residents & citizens. thedeveloper.live/opinion/shortl…

The Planning for healthy places guide, developed in collaboration with @ResearchTruud & local authorities, provides evidence, guidance and inspiration to help local authorities create healthier places for everyone. Download the guide: tcpa.org.uk/resources/plan…

Sign up to our February webinars: Tues 11 - Implications of flood risk & coastal erosion data on development planning (NAFRA2 & NCERM) Thurs 13 - Child-friendly planning & design: insights from European cities Tues 25 - Planning reform update Book now: tcpa.org.uk/events/

What does child-friendly urban design & planning look like? And what can we learn from cities that are designing with children & young people in mind? Join this free webinar on 13 Feb to explore case studies from Spain, Slovakia, Albania & Germany. tcpa.org.uk/event/child-fr…

BONUS EPISODE Feeling hopeless? Our brilliant guests talk through how small actions - that you can take right now - can have a huge impact. Pam Warhurst of @IncEdNetwork and Hugh Ellis of @theTCPA on practical hope. Listen now 👉compassonline.org.uk/podcast/upcomi…

The TCPA's Hugh Ellis & Katy Lock will be speaking at next week's @UCL_BSP public lecture instalment. 🗣️'New Town Renaissance? The Prospects for 21st Century New Towns' 📅 Thursday 23 Jan 2025 🕕6pm-9 pm Register for your free ticket: eventbrite.co.uk/e/new-town-ren… #NewTowns #UCL

What does the new flood risk and coastal erosion mapping mean for development planning? 💻Webinar: Updates to NAFRA2 and NCERM – information for planners 🗓️Tuesday 11 February : 1pm – 2.30pm 🎫Register: tcpa.org.uk/event/webinar-…

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Pre-registrations are open for the launch event of a new report by @PlaceAllianceUK: 'How high-quality housing can be delivered in less well-off areas in England' Date: early Feb (more info to follow) udg.org.uk/content/how-hi…

✅ This toolkit from @Planaidlondon & @ramboll provides guidance on the steps needed to get a community green space planned, designed and growing. 💚 It aims to empower individuals & communities to transform urban areas into green, sustainable & vibrant spaces. tcpa.org.uk/resources/comm…

While outdoor air pollution often dominates headlines, the air inside our homes is an equally significant, yet overlooked, threat to health. Blog: tcpa.org.uk/prevent-air-po… #Pollution #AirQuality #HealthyHomes #Damp #Mould #Ventilation #PermittedDevelopment #PublicHealth #Housing

Poor indoor & outdoor air quality is linked to 28,000 - 36,000 deaths in the UK each year. This blog reveals the dangers of air pollution & explores how better planning, housing standards & sustainable building practices can create healthier homes. tcpa.org.uk/prevent-air-po…

Our series of free webinars on 20-minute neighbourhoods explores a range of topics, including rural communities, healthy neighbourhood plans, and how to create neighbourhoods that cater for the needs of different age groups. Explore the collection: tcpa.org.uk/collection/20-…

We're committed to ensuring that people live in homes and places where everyone can thrive. We're working to support communities & influence decision-makers as they tackle environmental, social, cultural & economic challenges. Support the TCPA: tcpa.org.uk/join

We're looking forward to the Westminster Hall debate on provision of playgrounds in local authorities later today, led by @TomHayesBmouth. In our manifesto, we backed the proposal from @PlayEngland and others to introduce legislation guaranteeing play sufficiency for every child, so all children can achieve 60 active minutes a day, of PE, sport and play. 🙌

Organisations from across the built environment sector are pledging their support for #HealthyHomes. We need clear political commitment to ensure all new homes are healthy and secure, and that more genuinely affordable homes are built. Sign the pledge: tcpa1.wpenginepowered.com/healthy-homes-…

🗣️ 'Public trust in planning has declined partly due to the consistent drive to marginalise the voice of the public. Communities are assumed to be incapable of understanding their own best interests – leading to infantile name calling around ‘Nimbys’.' tcpa.org.uk/planning-refor…