Thoughts on people, place and planning
Reflections on the human side of cities — how planning, policy and design can create communities that are connected, inclusive and built to last.
Now available: new insights paper - Planning for neurodiversity
An emerging aspect of planning and design practice is planning for neurodivergent people.
This paper brings together research and lived experience to explore how planners, designers and policymakers can better support neurodivergent communities.
Five actions to build social resilience in a changing climate
This article outlines five practical, people-centred actions for addressing the social impacts of climate change — from funding trusted community services to supporting renters, carers, and vulnerable groups often left out of adaptation planning. Grounded in lived experience and policy insight, it reframes climate resilience as a human and social priority, not just a technical one.
Understanding the social impacts of climate change
Climate change isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s deeply social. This article explores the real-world impacts on housing, health, inequality, and community support systems, and makes the case for why people and place need to be at the centre of climate resilience planning.