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The Future of the Profession: A Young Planner’s View

The Future of the Profession: A Young Planner’s View. Iram Mohammed Senior Planning Consultant, Atkins Ltd Past Chair, Scottish Young Planners Network . Current Issues faced by Young Planners.... Increasing responsibilities Juggling lots of agendas Public expectation and the media

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The Future of the Profession: A Young Planner’s View

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  1. The Future of the Profession: A Young Planner’s View Iram Mohammed Senior Planning Consultant, Atkins Ltd Past Chair, Scottish Young Planners Network

  2. Current Issues faced by Young Planners.... • Increasing responsibilities • Juggling lots of agendas • Public expectation and the media • Lack of resources and training • BUT.........

  3. What do Young Planners bring to the Profession? • A fresh perspective and enthusiasm which sets us apart • Drive and determination to build a better Scotland • The courage to try something different and embrace change Give us the tools and the support..... By doing so you are investing in a brighter future for Scotland!

  4. Where do we see the planning profession in the future? • Hopefully as the backbone in delivering sustainable economic growth for Scotland! • There is a need to create a ‘Strategic’ Plan for the Planning Profession! • Short term = The need to re-define ‘what is a planner?’ • Medium Term = Our relationship with other disciplines • Long Term = Global Planning Agenda in a Globalised Economy

  5. What is the SYPN doing? • The Skills Summit • Careers Event • CPD and APC Events All being done in the name of creating The 21st Century Planner!

  6. Our Aim? To be Guardians of the Planet!

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