Overview: Successful regeneration demands the skills of a myriad of practitioners. Architects play a crucial role in creating places that meet the expectations and needs of those that use them. By working alongside fellow professionals, they translate the visions and ideas of communities into reality. They must do this within a context of changing political structures, new legislation and new and potent economic and social pressures. The expectations are high, but the rewards – for all those with an investment in a place – can be very significant.

Our speakers will draw from their experience to focus in upon the particular nature of the regeneration effort and the contribution of architects, signposting to current and future practice. There will be time to contribute your views in a debate led by RIBA Head of Practice Adrian Dobson.

Who should attend?
RIBA Members, Local Authority leads in regeneration, planning, development, Regeneration practitioners

Our Speakers

• Les Sparks, OBE, Chair, West Midlands Design Review
• Adrian Passmore, Chief Executive, RegenWM, West Midlands Regional Centre for Excellence in Regeneration
• Peter Kent-Baguley, Heritage & Design Champion, Stoke-on-Trent City Council and Previous Chair of the Council's Member Development committee
• Gareth Hoskins, Director, Gareth Hoskins Architects