Sixty years later, we celebrate our heritage and the great accomplishments of town planners across the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Privy Council grants TPI its Charter
Sir George Pepler, a founding member of the TPI dies.
TPI ceases to be a limited company and becomes a charity.
Alfred Reginald Potter, OBE, was the RTPI secretary between 18 December 1914 and 1960.
Jane Jacobs's seminal book is published.
Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring” published – alerted people to environmental pollution.
Buchanan Report “Traffic in Towns” published by Ministry of Transport – warned that increased traffic would lead to environmental deterioration unless “environmental areas” were designed where traffic was managed.
Lane/Buchanan proposals on “Recruitment and Membership” argue that “radical changes are needed”. Echoed Schuster in saying planning was a team job, and planners needed specialisms. This widens the range of degrees giving exemption from TPI Intermediate Examinations – i.e. make it easier for social and natural scientists to enter.
