A CAREER IN PLANNING

Wil Vincent (Bsc Hons): PJ Planning

Introduction Graduate Planner At PJ Planning Masters Student At Birmingham City University Specialised Studies In Legacy Based

Regeneration, Housing within local communities, and the social and economical factors in shaping communities

On the Young Planners West Midlands Committee

Planning is the professional discipline which plays a vital part in shaping both the Built And Natural Landscapes In the UK, both in the public, and private sectors

Everything you see around you has been influenced in some way by planning

What Is Planning?

Planning has a key role in urban development and regeneration, ensuring effective and sustainable uses of space.

This is in fact, a bad example of urban regeneration, which Planning today aims to fix.

Urban Development And Regeneration

Combining the needs to protect the character and landscape of “Out Of Town” areas, with the need for targeted, systematic, and sustainable development.

Rural / Urban Fringe Management

Greenspace & Bluespace: Both integral parts of our landscapes.

Protecting historical buildings and landscapes, and preserving natural beauty.

Countryside / Historical Place Management

Movement of people, and objects from one place to another

Taking the emphasis away from the car, focusing on “Green” Transport

Transport Strategies

From the Olympics, to Festivals, to “City Of Culture”

Ensuring sustainability, reducing negative impacts on community, and utilising opportunities

Large Scale Events

Perhaps The Most Important Question Of All!!!

BUT, HOW?

Some Key Professions Within Planning

Local Authorities Planning Consultants The Planning Inspectorate National Policy Creators Academics

Widescreen Test Pattern (16:9)

Aspect Ratio Test

(Should appear circular)

16x9

4x3