PlannerPod
Introducing "The Planner Podcast," the official audio companion to The Planner magazine, the Royal Town Planning Institute's premier publication.
Each episode delves into the latest developments in town and country planning, featuring in-depth discussions, expert interviews, and insightful case studies.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply passionate about the future of our communities, "The Planner Podcast" keeps you informed and engaged with the evolving landscape of planning and development.
PlannerPod
PlannerPod Episode 2 | MIMBYs, messaging and planning's lack of means
Episode 2 of The Planner magazine's PlannerPod podcast, in which the Planner's editorial team and guests Miriam Levin and Simon Creer pick out their highlights from the last two months of Planner activity, chat about a new report into public engagement and delve into the results of The Planner's 2025 Careers Survey. Can planning do a better job of engaging with the public?
Hosts: Simon Wicks, Laura Edgar and Ben Gosling
Guest: Robbie Calvert, MRTPI, head of policy and research at the RTPI
Key moments:
0:59 Planner picks | Women of Influence reception | UKREiiF | Hippodamus
05:46 The PlannerPod interview | Miriam Levin of Demos and Simon Creer of the RTPI discuss a new report, The MIMBY Majority, and explain how planning can do better to engage with a wider range of people within the communities it affects.
39:40 Spotlight | The Planner Careers Survey 2025