WINNER: CHRIS JONES REGENERATION
Chris Jones is a chartered town planner and place practitioner based in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, with a focus on making things happen in towns and communities. He has worked for over 30 years on place-making, town centre and community regeneration and delivering sustainable solutions.
He is currently working on a diverse range of projects across the UK including Place Plans, Strategic Visions and Action Plans and the delivery of physical projects whether this be town centres, active travel, green infrastructure and more. The practice supports local community activities and has represented planning on a number of Welsh task groups.
The judging panel said "Chris Jones Regeneration has demonstrated an obvious commitment to putting people first and a passion for place making through meaningful engagement, whilst also maintaining a focus on meeting client needs."
"I am so pleased to have been awarded the Small Planning Consultancy of the Year from RTPI Cymru. Its great to see the RTPI recognise smaller practices as it makes you feel valued, provides a moment for you to reflect on how you positively impact on communities and shines a spotlight on the planning profession. Thanks to everyone that has collaborated alongside me over the years, and to those towns and communities that have trusted me to improve their well-being through positive planning and place-making!”
