Insights

Read more about the work and impact of public sector placemaking.

Report

Recruitment & Skills Report: 2025

We have conducted an officer survey over the last four years to better understand the resourcing and workforce realities of working in public sector placemaking. Read our latest report out now.

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Placemaking Disciplines

We believe that a public sector placemaking team works best when it comprises a range of built environment skills, which we group under eight key professional disciplines.

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  • Architecture

  • Engineering

  • Ecology & Environmental Science

  • Landscape Architecture

  • Surveying

  • Town & City Planning

  • Transport Planning

  • Urban Design

Impact Story

The case for permanent in-house design culture

Sohanna Srinivasan's impact at North Herts council, and how working together can embed a lasting culture of design quality.

Magazine article

Liverpool’s visionary public realm strategy

Discover how Liverpool is redefining its urban landscape with a bold, people-first public realm strategy with equity at its core. Unlocking walking, cycling & green space for all.

Magazine

Public Notice

Issue Two of our magazine is here. It continues to share the full story of how everyday places are made—from the role public sector officers play in conceiving policy to the range of stakeholders that deliver these projects on the ground.

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