The IHBC is delighted to announce 2 bursaries on offer for IHBC members of any category to attend the Historic Towns Forum (HTF) ‘Growing Historic Cities’, in Oxford on 12-13 September, each worth up to £119.
IHBC Vice Chair Kathy Davies said: ‘This is a great opportunity for members to broaden their awareness of practical skills and understanding in historic city management and development across Europe.’
‘I am delighted that the IHBC is able to offer two places to our members, both for the targeted support it can give to upskilling where it is most needed, and for the event itself.’
‘I’m sure there’ll be lots of interest in this, so if you are keen to get our support for your attendance, please make your case to us as soon as possible, as the awarding criteria will need to balance relevance, need and timeliness across the applications!’
HTF writes:
The pressures on Britain’s historic towns – unaffordable housing, congestion and pollution, and an ageing population – are leading to demands for ‘smarter ‘growth. These can include urban extensions and even new garden cities, and the possibility of using New Town Development Corporations to mobilise resources. There have been calls for fundamental rethinking on green belts, as well as countervailing lobbies to keep historic cities small
This conference will draw together lessons from leading examples of recent growth in both the UK and Europe. It will enable local politicians, officers and professional practitioners to discuss how to secure quality investment while improving both the built and the natural environment. A particular focus in be on funding local infrastructure, working with Local Authorities, and securing quality.
The event will feature case studies from three leading examples of historic cities that have benefitted from planned growth:
- Cambridge, a world university , where new housing is being developed on land taken out of the greenbelt, linked by a Guided Busway, with business parks around the edge of the city
- Grenoble, France’s premier science city, where five tram lines have enabled the city to expand, while the historic centre has become a place to relax, hosting offices of leading engineering companies
- Freiburg, Germany’s award winning ‘Solar Capital’, where the new extensions of Vauban and Rieselfeld are influencing developments all over Europe
Bursary applications are judged on an applicant’s statement of case and need as well as the timing of the application.
To apply for a bursary please send a statement on how you see the experience benefitting your skills development and personal needs, to bursaries@ihbc.org.uk
Full details of the programme
