Core CPD Framework:
- Placemaking and Design
- Development and Infrastructure Planning
- 1.5 CPD Hours
Event Description
In this session, we will delve into the critical question: How can we best manage and facilitate positive change in our urban centres of tomorrow? Our discussion will focus on the pivotal roles of Enterprise Zones and Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in the governance and management of urban spaces. And, importantly, we will examine how these entities interact with urban planning practice to drive regeneration, economic development, and place-making.
Key Topics:
Please note that this is still in draft and may be updated as we approach the event.
- Governance and Management of Urban Spaces
- Understanding the structure and function of Enterprise Zones and BIDs.
- Exploring their impact on local governance and urban management. - Regeneration and Economic Development
- Analysing the role of Enterprise Zones and BIDs in urban regeneration projects.
- Assessing their contributions to economic growth and development. - Place-Making and Urban Planning
- Investigating the interface between Enterprise Zones, BIDs, and urban planning.
- Highlighting successful case studies of place-making initiatives. - Enabling Vibrant and Resilient Urban Centres:
- Discussing strategies to create dynamic, safe, and successful urban environments.
- Evaluating the potential of Enterprise Zones and BIDs in fostering resilient urban centres.
Join us for an insightful session that will equip you with the knowledge and understanding to contribute to the positive transformation of our urban centres.
Programme
- 8:30am – Arrival, refreshments
- 9:00am – Intros (JLL) and presentations (presenters)
- 9:30am – Panel discussion (JLL to chair)
- 10:00am – Close of panel discussion and session
- 10-11am – Networking opportunity
Speakers
- Chaired and hosted by JLL
- Simone Wilding (Bristol City Council)
- Tom Swithinbank (Redcliffe and Temple BID)
- Ben Mosley (Assistant Chief Executive at WECA and BTQLLP Board member)
Accessibility
- Parking is available at…Great George Street (not the office), as well as other nearby on-site and off-street parking options, including College Green car park at the bottom of Park Street.
- Nearest train stations is Bristol Temple Meads Train Station which is a 30 minute walk away.
- The event takes place on the 5th floor
- Lift access is available
- A quiet room can be made available, please advise upon booking
- Disabled toilet are available.
The RTPI is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion and visibility. It is our aim that all the events we organise are accessible and enjoyable to all of our members and guests.
With this in mind it is our policy to understand the makeup of our attendees, so if you feel you have any dietary, accessibility, Neuro Divergence or cultural needs you think we should be aware of, please do let us know.
By communicating this information, it not only allows us to make sure we cater for your needs, but it also allows us to cater for others who may have the same needs as you do. Access to this information gives us a more in depth understanding of our membership group and wider community, permitting us to continue to work towards creating an inclusive and connected space.
Sponsor
This event is kindly sponsored by JLL
