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Transport-led Development in the North of England
Maximising development and growth throughout the North with improved transport and connectivity
Wednesday 21 October 2020
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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
Danny Crump
Director of Urbanism
Broadway Malyan
14:55
Key issues facing the planning and delivery of new infrastructure
Impacts of the Budget on infrastructure delivery
Implications of COVID-19 on the need for infrastructure
Net Zero targets and the impact on planning for transport infrastructure
Juan Lopez
Barrister
Francis Taylor Building
15:20
Panel discussion: Delivering a joined up transport approach across the North of England
Benefits of airport development to the wider region – implementing
Creating a joined up freight development strategy
Working collaboratively
Andrew Batterton
Partner
DLA Piper
Dr Alexander Roy
Head of Policy
Manchester Airports Group (MAG)
Lucy Hudson
Principal Policy Officer Freight and Logistics
Transport for the North
Julian Worth
Chair
CILT Rail Freight Forum
16:05
Chair’s closing remarks
16:15
Close of conference and networking
*All sessions include a short Q & A.*
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