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​Introducing "The Planner Podcast," the official audio companion to The Planner magazine, the Royal Town Planning Institute's premier publication.

Each episode delves into the latest developments in town and country planning, featuring in-depth discussions, expert interviews, and insightful case studies.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or simply passionate about the future of our communi... more

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Simon, Ben and Planner regular Nicola Gooch are joined by London planning maven Brett Leahy, and there's only one thing on their minds: the recently released draft London Plan. 

Brett, who was recently appointed interim growth and transformation lea... more

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The tenth episode of PlannerPod sees the team welcome CityEd (AKA Ed), a YouTuber and practising planner who’s amassed 40,000 subscribers and more than more than 2.2 million cumulative views (!) across his videos. 

Ed sat down with Simon and Ben fro... more

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Even in places that are experiencing war, planning continues to function. But how? And how is the work of planners influenced by the need to contribute to healing in a post-conflict society?

Marina Milosev, a 2026 Planner woman of Influence, has spe... more

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In which The Planner team meets Rachel Fisher, the new chief executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute, to chat about why she applied for the role, her thoughts about the future direction of the RTPI, the importance of town planning to social co... more

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In which, to mark International Women's Day, the Planner team chats with Anna Sabine, MP for Frome and East Somerset, about the failure to mention women's safety in the draft National Planning Policy Framework for England.

During the course of our c... more

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After nearly eight years as the RTPI's chief executive, Dr Victoria Hills is moving on at the end of December. For episode 6 of PlannerPod, we caught up with the outgoing chief to look back on her time at the helm, her successes, her disappointments ... more

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In which, The Planner team chats with planners – and social media content creators – Mahsa Ige and Nouvella Kusi about how the planning profession can use social media to talk about planning, urbanism and development with a wider audience.

To coinci... more

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What's the relationship between housing and economic growth? What's required to translate development into healthy economic activity? 

In this National Planning Conference preview, The Planner's Simon Wicks and Nicola Gooch speak to Danny Collins, h... more

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Recent Guests

Brett Leahy
Former Executive Director of Environment and Communities for Enfield Borough Council (now a free agent)
Enfield Borough Council
Episode: PlannerPod episode 11: Is this a blueprint for transforming London?
Marina Milosev
Urban planner; woman of influence 2026
Beyond the Red Line (planning consultancy)
Episode: PlannerPod Episode 9 | Planning to heal places after conflict
Rachel Fisher
New chief executive of the RTPI
Royal Town Planning Institute
Episode: PlannerPod Episode 8 | A new chief, pearls of planning wisdom and the trouble with AI
Anna Sabine
MP for Frome and Somerset (Lib Dem), campaigner on violence against women and girls in planning contexts
Member of Parliament (Lib Dem)
Episode: PlannerPod Episode 7 | Women's safety and the NPPF
Victoria Hills
Outgoing Chief Executive, Royal Town Planning Institute
Royal Town Planning Institute
Episode: PlannerPod Episode 6 | Farewell to the chief
Frances Keenan
RTPI Young Planner of the Year (current at recording)
RTPI
Episode: PlannerPod Episode 6 | Farewell to the chief
Mahsa Ige
Founder of Urbanist on a Mission
Urbanist on a Mission
Episode: PlannerPod episode 5 | Social media, urbanism and how to become a planning influencer
Nouvella Kusi
Planning Policy Officer for Milton Keynes City Council
Milton Keynes City Council
Episode: PlannerPod episode 5 | Social media, urbanism and how to become a planning influencer
Danny Collins
Director of economics
Iceni Projects
Episode: PlannerPod episode 4 | Housing for a healthy economy: A planner's dream of growth?

Hosts

Simon Wicks
Host of PlannerPod; editor of The Planner Magazine (frequent reference in episodes).
Laura Edgar
News editor and co-host; frequently covers RTPI news, policy updates, and agency communications.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

PlannerPod episode 10: How YoutTuber CityEd is taking planning to the masses
Q: What tools does CityEd use for editing and production?
He uses DaVinci Resolve for editing, PowerPoint for thumbnails, and Motion Array for footage and music, keeping costs low and avoiding subscription-heavy software.
PlannerPod episode 10: How YoutTuber CityEd is taking planning to the masses
Q: How does CityEd choose topics for his videos?
He draws from personal experiences visiting places, current redevelopment plans, and the opportunity to explain complex planning ideas through stories, maps, and renders.
PlannerPod episode 10: How YoutTuber CityEd is taking planning to the masses
Q: What sparked CityEd to start making YouTube videos about urbanism?
He moved to a regenerating area (Elephant and Castle), was inspired by the changes there, and decided to document it with a simple video that evolved into the channel he has now.
PlannerPod episode 3 | Zero sums, storytelling and the grid
Q: How can planners effectively communicate the energy transition to communities?
Planners should tell coherent, positive stories about local benefits and use deliberative engagement to address fears, showing concrete examples like planned housing, heat networks, and data center energy use. The goal is to frame projects within a broader, hopeful vision of local improvements and national progress, rather than framing them as confrontations.
PlannerPod Episode 8 | A new chief, pearls of planning wisdom and the trouble with AI
Q: What do you want RTPI to achieve in the next five years?
She aims to build on the foundation laid by her predecessor, unify efforts across nations, champion both the art and science of planning, grow membership, and ensure the RTPI operates efficiently while advancing policy and public engagement.

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A thought-provoking series focused on planning, policy, and the built environment, with a strong emphasis on how urban spaces, governance, and technology shape communities. Across episodes, listeners hear from practitioners, policymakers, and industry leaders about housing, public spaces, energy transition, and the role of planning in creating equitable, sustainable places. Notable strengths include accessible explanations of complex policy debates, interviews with leading RTPI figures, and practical insights on how ideas in planning translate into real-world outcomes. The show frequently highlights cross-disciplinary perspectives, case studies from cities like Milton Keynes, and forward-looking discussions on AI, storytelling, and public e... more

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