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The Royal Town Planning Institute is a body representing planning professionals in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1914, the institute was granted a Royal Charter in 1959.[1]
[edit] Work
RTPI promotes and develops policy affecting planning and the built environment.
[edit] Members
The Royal Town Planning Institute supports its membership through professional development, education and training for future planners. Full membership allows the use of the initials 'MRTPI' after a members name.
[edit] Governance
The RTPI is governed by a General Assembly and a Board of Trustees. The General Assembly is responsible for the development of planning policy and practice. The Board of Trustees is responsible for managing the affairs of the RTPI as a chartered body and registered charity.
[edit] Research
The RTPI promotes research activity underpinning and evaluating planning practice, theory and education. The RTPI holds an annual awards ceremony recognising excellence in the field of planning and urban design.
[edit] Planning Aid
The RTPI runs Planning Aid in England (outside of London). Planning Aid provides free, independent and professional planning advice to communities and individuals who cannot afford to pay consultant fees. It was established by the Town and Country Planning Association in 1973 and involves volunteers working on casework and community planning activities.
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