Do you have innovative ideas on how development economics could work in planning?\u00a0 This years RTPI essay prize relates to innovation economics in planning, and offers a \u00a31000 cash prize for the winner with a closing date for entries is 19 February.<\/u>\u00a0<\/u><\/p>\n
The RTPI writes: This year’s subject is: ‘Developing an innovation economics for planning’.\u00a0 Entrants are asked to explore the possibilities of an ‘innovation economics for planning’ \u2013 that is, a stronger economic understanding of how, as a state-led activity, planning can help to stimulate and coordinate investments that contribute to entrepreneurship and innovation, and the subsequent value this can create for society.<\/p>\n The closing date for entries is 19th February 2016.\u00a0 The winning entry will receive \u00a31,000. Commended entries will receive \u00a3500 each.\u00a0 Entries should be no longer than 5,000 words.\u00a0 We particularly encourage entries from postgraduate students and early career researchers.<\/p>\n Find other awards and opportunities at IHBC Awards Etc<\/a><\/p>\n More information<\/a> on the essay competition and prize<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you have innovative ideas on how development economics could work in planning?\u00a0 This years RTPI essay prize relates to innovation economics in planning, and offers a \u00a31000 cash prize for the winner with a closing date for entries is … Continue reading
\n<\/u>The RTPI Essay Prize is the Institute’s\u00a0competition for original and insightful writing that helps to develop new thinking in planning and related issues, and so advance our understanding of the art and science of town and country planning in the public interest. The Prize reflects the Institute’s status as a learned society, in addition to its role as a membership organisation, Chartered Institute and charity.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n