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The Royal Fine Arts Commission Trust celebrates the Coronation with 'Designs for a new reign'.
Peter has contributed an essay to the Royal Fine Arts Commission Trust's publication 'Designs for a new reign'. He was one of 55 contributors to a special publication to mark the Coronation of King Charles III. Peter's essay argues for a more nuanced approach to the Green Belt, arguing for improving access to the Green Belt for the enjoyment and ... Read more ›
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In conversation about the UK planning system with Councillor Sam Davies on local radio station Cambridge 105
Peter held a lively discussion on local radio station Cambridge 105 with Independent Cambridge City Councillor Sam Davies about the state of planning in England and the implications for community participation in planning in Cambridge. The discussion was chaired by former City Council Leader Councillor Lewis Herbert. The programme was broadcast at noon on Sunday 12th March and repeated at ... Read more ›
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Peter to speak at Academy of Urbanism Conference in Galway
Peter has been invited to speak at a conference being held in Galway in Ireland by the Academy of Urbanism and the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) on 26th/27th April 2023. The theme of the conference is 'Galway: reimagining the Irish city' and Peter will contribute an international perspective drawing on his experience from Cambridge. More information ... Read more ›
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Work continues on reviewing the Structure Plan for Thimphu in Bhutan
Work has picked up after the pandemic on the review of the Structure Plan for Thimphu, the capital city of Bhutan. Peter is working as part of an international consultancy team led by Arup with Prior and Partners to complete the review by June 2023. Peter's particular role is to lead the work on landscape and heritage protections, and he ... Read more ›
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Irish architects learn from Cambridge's experience
Peter gave a presentation to the Housing Taskforce of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) on 13th December 2022. The Taskforce was interested to hear about the origins of the Cambridge Growth Strategy and the ways in which the local authorities had managed to secure high quality in the design and masterplanning of the new neighbourhoods. The ... Read more ›