Community Led Design Debate
Newcastle
Date: 21st February 2012 - 21st February 2012
Venue: Central Square North, Forth St, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear NE1 3PL
Fee: Free (limited places, booking required)
Time: 6-8 pm (refreshments from 5:30 pm)
Community led design: what is it and does it work?
About the debate
The term ‘community led design’ means different things to different people but what does it really mean in practice? And does it lead to high quality places and spaces that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable?
This debate will explore and challenge the mixed perceptions of community led design and consider the value and impact of its practice in the UK today. We will bring together panellists and audience members from the community, design, local government and development sector to talk about:
- their experience of community led design projects
- what they see as the qualities and outcomes of community led design
- whether they think the current social, political and economic climate supports or hinders community led design
- how community led design affects / is relevant to them and their sector
- what they and their sector can do to support and be supported by community led design
The debate will begin with brief presentations from panellists, followed by an open discussion with members of the audience. The debate will be chaired by Sophia de Sousa, Chief Executive, The Glass-House Community Led Design and is being delivered in partnership with Northern Architecture.
Speakers
David Stewart OBE - Chair, The Allendale Rural Community Housing Group
Phil Jones - Strategic Planning Manager, Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Carinna Gebhard - Architect, _space group
Nigel Brewer - Project Director, Places for People
How to take part
This event is now fully booked.
If you would like to be placed on a waiting list please e-mail info@theglasshouse.org.uk with the subject line 'Newcastle Debate'.
Click here for directions to the venue.
During the event we will use a dedicated hash tag #GHDebate and a live feed to allow for both those in the room and those who are not to express their views, ask questions, and flag up what they see as key issues for discussion. We hope you will join in.
Each of our debates will also be followed by a blog posting on our website with downloads of the presentations and a summary of key points. Comments will be welcomed.
Our partner
Northern Architecture is the Architecture Centre for North East of England. They aim to educate, inspire and involve all people in the development of places and spaces.
Community Led Design Debate Application Form
If you have any questions or need help filling out the form please contact The Glass-House on 020 7490 4583 or email info@theglasshouse.org.uk
We had an excellent day and the places we visited were amazingly close to what we are trying to create here in Stockwell. I am grateful for your acute interest in what we have to say
Can I once again thank Glass-House for all their help and interest. You are an excellent organisation – and the staff are lovely as well!”
The training experience was extremely enjoyable and very informative. We have come away with a design which we feel we can put into reality and the training was probably the best I have attended.
The course was excellent and I can't thank you and Glass-House enough for the support you've given us, it has made all the difference to the way we look at the project."
