Virtual Conference

Transport-led Development in the North of England

Maximising development and growth throughout the North with improved transport and connectivity

Wednesday 21 October 2020

Programme

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21st October

08:45

Networking

09:30

Chair’s welcome and opening remarks

Christopher Boyle QC

Landmark Chambers

Part 1: Updates and insight on current transport investment in the North of England

09:40

Transport for the North update

Strategic plan – ambition, costs and timelines
Timelines for planned transport projects
Future plans for the delivery of Northern Powerhouse Rail
Improving connectivity and creating a fully integrated transport network
Funding and investment

Tim Wood

Northern Powerhouse Rail Director

Transport for the North

10:00

Creating a joined up transport plan for Greater Manchester

Developing and implementing an integrated plan
Challenges facing the area and how to respond to these now to deliver a long term vision
What issues is the plan trying to address and identifying where investment is needed
When will investment be made and where?

Nicola Kane

Head of Strategic Planning, Insight and Innovation

Transport for Greater Manchester

10:20

The role of HS2 in improving connectivity and unlocking growth

Latest insight on the plans for HS2
Engaging with local authorities so development opportunities are fully maximised to improve connectivity and create housing

Lorna Pimlott

Phase 2 Sponsorship Director

HS2

10:40

Morning networking and break

11:10

The importance of transport infrastructure in creating development opportunities and economic growth

Why improved transport is needed to generate further investment
Transport acting as a catalyst for regeneration
Investing and developing secondary stations outside the core cities to enable greater densification of existing areas

Robin Miller-Stott

Senior Planner, North West and Yorkshire

Arup

11:35

Upgrading the road network in the North of England: what connectivity and improvements are planned

Planned upgrades and areas due to benefit from investment

Louise Pavitt

Regional Delivery Director (YNE)

Highways England

12:00

Networking lunch

Part 2: Identifying where investment is needed – maximising the opportunities transport infrastructure create

13:00

Developing stations and maximising commercial opportunities

What are the development opportunities at stations
Opportunities at stations of different sizes

Stephen Miles

Partner

Cushman & Wakefield

13:20

Panel discussion: Forward plans and making the best investment decisions

Further devolution of powers – what is proposed and what is needed?
Ensuring and maintaining a fully integrated transport strategy
Working with stakeholders to address ongoing issues
Identifying where, and what to invest in, and what the best approach is for the area

Robert Smith

Partner

DLA Piper

Mark Lynam

Director of Transport, Housing and Infrastructure

Sheffield City Region

Simon Warburton

Transport Strategy Director

Transport for Greater Manchester

14:00

Afternoon networking and break

Part 3: How to practically deliver transport enabled/oriented development

14:30

Understanding what approach to have for city development – exploring the different approaches for different areas

Using modelling and data to make informed investment decisions
Understanding the different approaches needed for different cities
Polycentric approaches versus densification
The role of stations and the importance in improving connectivity and transport hubs
Understanding how to best improve the urban realm to create joined up communities