The Academy of Urbanism (AoU)

Was a pleasure to hand over The Academy of Urbanism (AoU) 'Best Place' award to representatives of the Hamiltonhill Claypits Local Nature Reserve Community Management Group this afternoon. Sorry guys- I've been sitting on this for 6 months but it was nice to do it on a Friday afternoon in May in the warm sunshine and hear more stories about how Claypits is thriving under your stewardship. We also discussed the lovely poem by Ian McMillan that is written on the Award Certificate and how fitting it is. It's in the nature of a place like this That nature takes a place like this and puts A smile on your face. These moments of bliss Under a Glasgow sky, no ifs or buts Just laughter, talking, sitting and striding Over the bridge from history to now From industry to a small deer biding Its time. Here is the what, the where, the how Of reinvention, Here the city breathes And this is where the city's future sings Of how, if the people truly believe We all share the treasure that nature brings Nothing's impossible. Claypits shows it Everything's doable. Claypits knows it. Ian McMillian LUC

The online Coffee Break returns today, at 12:00 BST with guest contributor Susan Rintoul - grab your laptop and a cuppa and join us for a chat with insights from Susan's new role as Scotland's National Planning Performance Project Officer. Register at https://lnkd.in/geHRcYWA #AoUScotland #urbanism #scotland #onlineevents #planning

The Spring 2024 issue of the Here & Now e-journal, published today, explores the theme of Housing: The Alternatives. Leading with an interview with Charles Durrett, the articles and opinion pieces in this issue range from co-living and co-housing, to tiny houses, to the commodification of human beings in policy. Plus the old favourites MyPlace and ArtPlace. Have a read at theaou.org/journal #academyofurbanism #youngurbanists #urbanism #urbandesign #housing #cohousing #coliving #architecture #placemaking #planning

New event alert! The Journey of Place: Leeds will revisit 13 years of Urbanism Awards finalists in the city, and look to the future. Tuesday 11 June 2024, Leeds - theaou.org/leeds Walking tours will run in the afternoon, and we will later hear from Martin Farrington at the drinks reception where we'll also be announcing the 2024 #UrbanismAwards finalists. Tickets from £15 +VAT with AoU Member discounts at theaou.org/discounts And Early Bird discounts for all until Friday 10 May. Full details at theaou.org/leeds #urbanism #urbandesign #architecture #leeds #placemaking #cityplanning

Up for an evening out in Edinburgh tomorrow? Join the Urbanism Quiz for some challenging fun https://lnkd.in/e9suzJMF

Calling all Urbanists in and around Edinburgh! Join the AoU’s Scottish Advisory Group to test your urbanism mettle at ‘The Great Urbanism Team Quiz’, which is taking place Thursday 11th April. This event is open to all, with advance registration required, spread the word and sign up via AoU website. https://lnkd.in/e9suzJMF

Early Bird tickets are now available for the AoU's second Galway conference in collaboration with the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), taking place on 29 - 30 May 2024 This 2 day event follows last year's launch of the Greater Galway Charter for Sustainable Urbanism, and will focus on planning, designing and delivering the 21st Century Neighbourhood. Early Bird discounts available until Friday 26 April. Tickets on sale at theaou.org/galway Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe / Galway City Council Galway County Council

Calling Academicians and Young Urbanists: next week is Shortlisting Week at the AoU, for the 2024 #UrbanismAwards programme Join us online to contribute your expertise to the creation of this year's shortlist. Sign up today to allow enough time to review nominations in advance of the event - simply head to https://lnkd.in/gauPz9TS #AoUevents #urbanism #architecture #placemaking

Our next Urbanism Hour is next Friday 15 March, and we'll be joined by speakers Martina Juvara and Steve Scott to look at Urbanism and Climate Action. Taking lessons from COP28 and looking ahead to COP29, this session is an opportunity to reflect on the big global changes and climate action that will shape the way we work in the coming future. Open to all - book your place at https://lnkd.in/erXBx4-6 #AoUevents #urbanism #academyofurbanism #urbandesign #placemaking #climateaction #cop28 #cop29 #architecture #planning

Final call for 2024 #UrbanismAwards nominations! You have until this Sunday 3 March to tell us about the towns and cities showcasing great urbanism across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. Free to nominate and open to everyone. Visit theaou.org/nominate #AoUevents #urbanism #europe #europeancities #placemaking #greatplaces #urbandesign #architecture #planning