Public Practice said its latest batch of architects and designers reflected a ‘high level of interest in place-making roles responding to the regeneration of England’s town centres’.
The associates have been matched with 27 different authorities in England, with almost 80 per cent of the associates entering the public sector for the first time.
In spring, Public Practice’s 10th cohort included Aberrant Architecture’s David Chambers, residential sector expert Morgan Wild, shedkm architect and Sheffield School of Architecture teacher Leonora Aigbokhae, and Martin Prince-Parrott.
‘Each associate is taking a big leap in their career by joining a local authority. Our aim is to support these individuals to develop their placemaking skills for long-term careers in the public sector.’
Pete Gladwell, group social impact and investment director, Legal & General said: ‘There is an urgent need for additional resource in planning departments across the UK, so it’s great to see the fruit of our partnership with Public Practice resulting in another terrific collection of people stepping into that role.
The not-for-profit organisation, which originally focused on London, the South East and East of England, said its 11th cohort focuses on roles on regeneration and placemaking as well a focus on net zero and creating active and healthy spaces.
If you are a practitioner with more than three years of relevant professional experience, you can apply now to the next Public Practice associate programme. The next recruitment round opens on 16 October.