A CONFERENCE in York will explore how the built environment is responding to increasing security risks, and how the construction industry can create places that are both extremely safe and welcoming.
The event takes place on Wednesday, November 2, at the Army Museum in Tower Street. It is being hosted by the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and is sponsored by Leeds-based Adept Consulting Engineers.
Stefanie Stead, the CIC’s Yorkshire and Humber chair and an architect at Pearce Bottomley, said: “Many of our historic cities developed because of their defensive position, but changes in threats have made some of these urban areas look more like targets than refuges. However, this conference isn’t about bomb blast bollards and barriers, but it will look at how modern day urban planning can respond to bring sanctuary back to our cities.
“Today’s urban spaces have to be all-embracing and inclusive to all areas of society, while remaining safe and welcoming. Safe, well-planned environments can attract investment, people and culture, but how we achieve this is a major question that this conference aims to address.
The event runs from 9am to 4pm. Tickets cost £55 from nevermindthebollards.eventbrite.co.uk
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