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 Lack of resources and training BUT.........
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!
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
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!
Our Aim? To be Guardians of the Planet!