Spatial planning UK

"The assumption that the 'public' is ignorant or unable to grasp technicalities is one of the worst and most consistent vices of bureaucrats." Julian Dobson, Living with Rats, June 16, 2009 
Although Wikipedia's article on spatial planning refers to this as something concerning the public sector, it does not have to be viewed as something inaccessible to, or of no interest to ordinary citizens. It could be argued that spatial planning has profound influence on quality of life. So community groups and interested citizens can become more empowered if they feel they can have an influence on spatial planning.
=== Action Ideas ===
* Places, projects and networks pages in this wiki
** Sustainable (Your town) pages in this wiki
** Local sustainability directories in this wiki 
** Local sustainabiity picture libraries (online); share your pictures in this wiki (you need to be logged in to upload files - see Community Portal)
New technology focus
*PlanningAlerts.com BETA
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=== Campaigns UK ===
*Planning Disaster, launched January 2007, in response to concerns that proposed changes to the planning system will reduce public involvement in decisions about the development of their communities.
=== Consultations ===
*‘Planning for a Sustainable Future’ White Paper published, Communities and Local Government, May 21. Consultation period: 21 May 2007 to 17 August 2007. Planning for a Sustainable Future - Consultation / Spatial planning news UK and comment
*Urban & village design
*Urban focus
*Design and sustainability
*Understanding the need for new housing across England
*Planning Help, project of the Campaign to Protect Rural England
*Planners Network UK (pnuk) 
*Civic Voice
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