Public Sector Client Forum: Rural Futures

The event will have three panel sessions covering investments, housing and climate change.

Session 1: Climate and 20-minute neighbourhoods.
Rural areas are distinct places. They must preserve and build on their natural character, while finding new ways to enhance the connection of the surrounding rural nodes – both digitally and physically. This session aims to look at ways we can connect rural places natural capital with climate resilience and local regeneration.

Session 2: Housing
Retrofitting and prioritising the key areas of growth in our villages and rural locales is crucial for meeting the dual challenges of community and climate resilience. This session aims to look at delivering quality design and sustainable growth through the key rural public sector institutions.

Session 3: Investments
How can data resources and digital rollout drive smarter investments for our communities? This discussion looks at how our rural anchor institutions can harness their collective knowledge for climate resilient, community-centred regeneration and investment.

How do our rural communities meet the challenges for the future? This forum will brings professionals together to discuss our places.