Lifelong Neighbourhoods: Planning, designing and delivering the 21st century neighbourhood

Moving beyond the twenty minute soundbites, we will hear from a range of international experts who have first-hand experience of delivering lifelong liveable neighbourhoods. The conference will include the voices of a wide range of those involved in place-making, included policy makers, local representatives, architects, planners, urban designers, engineers, developers, community activists and local residents.

The discussion will pick up on one of the themes of last year looking at Emerging Galway and the potential for this city to chart a way forward for smaller cities generally.

We will hear from younger residents and a range of community groups who simply love living in solid, sustainable and walkable neighbourhoods.

This conference qualifies for CPD points for a number of professional bodies and booking and other details will be published in early March.

Book via the Eventbrite portal at the bottom of this page, or by clicking here. AoU Members can find their discount code in the Members' Corner here.

Programme overview

A more detailed programme can be found by clicking here. The programme will be regularly updated in the build up to the event.

Day 1: International: Learning and Delivering

9:00 - 10:50 Introduction: Setting the Agenda
11:15 - 13:00 European Planning Exemplars
14:00 - 15:45 European City Exemplars
16:15 - 18:00 European Neighbourhood Exemplars

Day 2: National / Local: Designing and Delivering

9:00 - 10:45 Irish Emerging Solutions: Planning
11:15 - 13:00 Irish Emerging Solutions: Designing
14:00 - 15:20 Irish Built Exemplars
15:40 - 17:00 Galway: Bringing it all back home
17:00 - 17:40 Next steps for Galway

A joint event between the AoU and RIAI in partnership with Galway City Council

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