Thank you to all who joined us for our Placemaking with People conference on the 30th March at City Hall, Cardiff.
It was truly a fantastic and fascinating day of insight and learning gained from both our speakers and delegates alike. We would like to extend our warm thanks to the speakers and exhibitors for joining us on the day and for providing your insight into how Placemaking is transforming Welsh homes and communities as we enter a new stage of regeneration in Wales’ housing stock. We would like to once again thank our Sponsors for the day - The Open University. It wouldn't have been possible without your support.
Feedback from tenants and staff who attended reflected the enjoyment and passion for Placemaking from delegates on the day:
“The passion of the speakers was amazing. I had no idea of placemaking before the conference but I am clear about it all now.”
“There was something new about what was presented today – very impressive.”
“Thought provoking about how when looking at new developments, the focus should be on local consultation of the wider community and that we should try to break down the barriers.”
“Today took me through the journey of Placemaking showing the importance of all aspects from planning, to community involvement, and sources of info/networking.”
As promised on the day, the slides we can share from the speakers on the day are now available on our website via the links below:
An Introduction to Placemaking in Housing - Jen Heal, Design Advisor, Design Comission for Wales
Placemaking at Pobl - Transforming Strategy into Practice - Neil Barber, Executive Director - Property and Investment, Pobl
Including asset-based community development in Placemaking - Dave Horton, Co-Director, Action in Caerau & Ely (ACE)
Placemaking and innovation at the Open University - Julia David, Partnerships Manager, The Open University
Putting people at the heart of Placemaking Communications - Clare Jones, Managing Director, Grasshopper Communications