Training

Feasibility - Capacity studies - Site analysis -Concept - Vision development - Masterplanning - Character appraisals

EXAMPLE: AG director Laura B Alvarez collaborated with Blueprint Regeneration Ltd and Urbed for the masterplanning and character development of the award winning scheme Trent Basin in Nottingham.

Design reviews - Design Guide compliance appraisals - Design Code compliance evaluations - Case studies - Precedent studies

EXAMPLE: We regularly offer design support to local authorities for the review of pre-planning and planning housing development submissions, including the code compliance audits for New Lubbesthorpe.

Design guides - Design codes - Quality tools - Corporate audit systems

EXAMPLE: We co-created the Redrow 8, a corporate Placemaking tool to evaluate design quality. AG director Laura B Alvarez also created the Design Quality Framework for Nottingham City Council.

Design codes - Quality tools and systems - Character and place identity - Community engagement - UK planning system

EXAMPLE: We deliver regular training sessions for authorities, design councils and organisations across the UK. AG director Laura B Alvarez also created and co-delivered the innovative Co-PLACE programme for Nottingham City Council.

Empowerment - Shared vision development - Placemaking - Engagement platforms - Co-design - Consultation events

EXAMPLE: We deliver regular engagement programmes for the development of Neighbourhood Plans and local authority guidance, such as Opun’s Killamarsh and Dronfield Regeneration Frameworks.

Journalism for media and industry - Academic writing - Project briefs - Corporate systems - Social media and websites

EXAMPLE: We regularly engage in broadcasting and we contribute to academic and professional publications as well as national newspapers. We take pride in having developed a clear and direct communication style that is accessible and jargon-free. To view some of the publications, click here. Image courtesy of The Daily Telegraph/ Legal & General.