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!