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Rochester Riverside is an award winning, medium density, mixed use neighbourhood leading the regeneration of Medway's dockyards. In this half-day study tour, the local authority, developer and design team will present the story of the place and lead a guided tour of the development. Attendees will learn about the best practice planning process and design approach that has led to this beautiful new neighbourhood, which was named Housing Design Awards Winner of Winners in 2020.

This study tour will bring together Kent Design members and non-members together to promote knowledge sharing and collaboration across the counties. The tour will last a half day and is accessible by train to Rochester Station, or car. 

Objectives:

• Gain an insight into the roles and responsibilities of the client and design team.
• Recognise best practice in housing design and masterplanning.
• Understand how the local authority led the planning process to deliver a high quality outcome.

Speakers:

Dave Harris, Head of Planning, Medway Council
Bob Allies - Partner, Hendrik Heyns - Partner,  & Alistair MacDonald - Director, Allies & Morrison
Chris Bath - Partner, Scott Adams, Director Urban Design & Caroline Dommett, Associate, BPTW

The Study Tour will include:

• a tour of an exemplary development
• guest speaker talks
• Q&A / discussions and lessons learned
• a members only online resource library

Key details:

• Date: Thursday 6th October 2022
• Time: 10.00am - 1.30pm (Arrivals from 9.30)
• Location:  Corn Exchange, Rochester, Medway

What’s included: Tour guides/guest speakers, supporting materials & refreshments.

Not included: Public transport to/from Rochester (or any other route or means of travel). Parking fees/charges (for those who prefer to drive to Rochester or a connecting railway station, car park/parking meter near the site). Lunch is also not included - there is a great selection of local cafes and outlets nearby.

This is an in-person only event. Presentations will not be recorded to watch again later. 

Booking details

Kent Design members:

3 places for each member organisation (£85.50+VAT per additional place).
For a members free booking code please check with your Key Contact or email us at: [email protected]

Non-members: £95.00 pp + VAT. 

Cancellation Policy and Information: 

Notification of ticket cancellation for an event must be submitted to us in writing 14 days before the date of the event. We will not invoice cancellation charges if we receive this notice. The  attendee/registrant can transfer their ticket to a colleague within their organisation, or transfer the ticket to attend a future event with a ticket price of the same value or less. 

A cancellation fee will be applied: 

- between 8 and 14 days prior to the event, a cancellation charge of 25% of the ticket fee will be applied; 

- within 7 days prior to the start of the event, a cancellation charge of 50% of the ticket fee will be applied, plus any expenses incurred as a result of the cancellation. 

The Supplier reserves the right to cancel/postpone/rearrange events, and will notify ticket buyers via email at their earliest convenience.