This page contains the latest invitations to tender from the RTPI.

We are optimistic about the return of universal strategic planning, and believe it holds a lot of potential in delivering positive outcomes for communities.

In August 2024, the RTPI issued a call to early career researchers to submit research proposals for an ECR Grant to fund a year-long planning projects

Housing numbers are important, but we need to capture the imagination of the public and focus on delivering better places This guest blog was written by Hal Mellen, Urban Designer…

More mayoral development corporations are key to getting Britain building.

News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics

This paper invites views on how the government could reform planning committees to support a plan-led system and ensure appropriate democratic oversight.

Sophie-May Kerr and and Philip Oldfield lay out why the weakening of design standards would result in poor-quality, uncomfortable homes that would be detrimental to the future of our cities.

Exclusive: National landscapes’ chiefs say environment secretary has given no budget assurances and they are to expect cuts

A significant milestone towards re-establishing #strategicplanning in England took place last week with the launch of the Strategic Planning Group at London’s…

Making the energy transition simpler and more attractive to households via localised plans, governing bodies and funding

Handing vital infrastructure to big finance will generate windfalls for investors and leave the rest of us worse off. We need a better plan, says Daniela Gabor, a professor of economics and macrofinan...

Up to 300,000 homes to benefit from upgrades next year, as government continues rollout of the Warm Homes Plan.

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee

How England's new builds lock us into car dependency

The Scottish government will offer 30 bursaries for postgraduate studies in planning in 2025/26