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Planning for Real®

What is Planning for Real®?
Planning for Real® is a technique developed by the Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation (NIF) focused around 3D models of a settlement or neighbourhood. These models are placed in accessible local venues and used as the centrepiece of a community consultation process, which invites local people to generate solutions for improving their physical surroundings. There is usually an interim consultation to identify key issues and then a facilitator leads the main event, with a further session reporting back. Experts such as planners, architects and the police can attend but only in the role of advisers.
What does Planning for Real® achieve?
Planning for Real® allows the community to generate ideas to improve their area and influence large planning issues. The model, which is visual, can be used interactively and the events can be entertaining and inclusive as they appeal to all ages and abilities.
When will we use Planning for Real®?
We will use Planning for Real® when we are:
  • looking to involve a particular community or neighbourhood in design and planning issues;
  • seeking to break down barriers between the community and professionals;
  • seeking to educate professionals and enable them to meet potential users and householders.
“Planning for Real®” is a registered trademark of The Neighbourhood Initiatives Foundation

further information

Contact: Jo Miller
Telephone: 0116 305 7341
E-mail : jomiller@leics.gov.uk
Last Updated:
2 August 2005
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