. Street design for all Colin Davis – Colin Davis, who has a long established track record of promoting sense’ ‘common solutions to street design, returns to update on how to get things done with a sneak preview of Colin’s book to be published next year on Afterwards, Colin ‘Streetscapes’. will hold a street design drop in bring along projects or ideas for free analysis and help. – Your civic society a strategy for growth Kevin Trickett – – Kevin Trickett, President of Wakefield Civic Society, a passionate advocate for change and modernisation in the civic movement, will discuss the challenges facing civic societies including recruiting more members, motivating existing ones plus using all – the tools at your disposal to remain relevant in an increasingly fast paced environment! Heritage Trust Network Simon Buteux – Insights from the experts on how to develop a building preservation - and finance it! Historic England the heritage journey: what to take and how to get Karl – – Creaser A route map to guide you through the heritage maze. Identify key evidence about our heritage, pick up some of the stats’ and explore how to use them in making the ‘killer case for heritage. Discussion about possible roles for the civic movement in contributing to the future of our heritage make this a not to be missed workshop. Designed for Life chaired by Rob Cowan – Join a panel of industry experts including Rob Cowan (Urban Design Skills), Charles Campion (JTP architects and masterplanners), The Prince’s Foundation and community representatives, showcasing examples of great community participation in achieving high quality design. Learn key tools and techniques you can take back to your local authority to ensure your voice is heard and how to win a Civic Voice Design Award for – your favourite schemes! Saturday, 22nd October 1.45 3.00 (choose one) – years on the Big Conservation Areas Conversation! Stephen Langtree – – With the 50th anniversary of the Civic Amenities Act next year, Stephen, Vice President, Chester Civic Trust, explores the issues facing conservation areas and how civic societies can get involved in celebrating them - and conserving them for the next 50 years. Civic Day a checklist for success! –
. Street design for all – Colin Davis Colin Davis, who has a long established track record of promoting ‘common sense’ solutions to street design, returns to update on how to get things done with a sneak preview of Colin’s book to be published next year on ‘Streetscapes’. Afterwards, Colin will hold a street design drop in – bring along projects or ideas for free analysis and help. Your civic society – a strategy for growth – Kevin Trickett Kevin Trickett, President of Wakefield Civic Society, a passionate advocate for change and modernisation in the civic movement, will discuss the challenges facing civic societies – including recruiting more members, motivating existing ones plus using all the tools at your disposal to remain relevant in an increasingly fast paced environment! Heritage Trust Network – Simon Buteux Insights from the experts on how to develop a building preservation - and finance it! Historic England – the heritage journey: what to take and how to get – Karl Creaser A route map to guide you through the heritage maze. Identify key evidence about our heritage, pick up some of the ‘killer stats’ and explore how to use them in making the case for heritage. Discussion about possible roles for the civic movement in contributing to the future of our heritage make this a not to be missed workshop. Designed for Life – chaired by Rob Cowan Join a panel of industry experts including Rob Cowan (Urban Design Skills), Charles Campion (JTP architects and masterplanners), The Prince’s Foundation and community representatives, showcasing examples of great community participation in achieving high quality design. Learn key tools and techniques you can take back to your local authority to ensure your voice is heard – and how to win a Civic Voice Design Award for your favourite schemes! Saturday, 22nd October 1.45 – 3.00 (choose one) years on – the Big Conservation Areas Conversation! – Stephen Langtree With the 50th anniversary of the Civic Amenities Act next year, Stephen, Vice President, Chester Civic Trust, explores the issues facing conservation areas and how civic societies can get involved in celebrating them - and conserving them for the next 50 years. Civic Day – a checklist for success!
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