Sample module
| Hours to complete | 2.00 |
| No of pages | 10 |
| Published | August 2004 |
| See more in | Urban design Development planning |
| Author | C Adams and D McCrum |
| Relevance |    |
| Price | GBP 10.00 |
Retail Impact Assessment
Purpose
Planning for new and changing forms of retail developments is one of the most contentious issues in UK town planning. Planners and others need to know how to: Undertake an RIA on behalf of a client. Analyse those which accompany proposals for new developments. Help prepare, analyse and interpret the significance of RIAs in the preparation of development plans.
Benefits
This module provides the background and value of producing a Retail Impact Assessment (RIA). RIAs provide a supporting statistical analysis of the likely effects of a new retail proposal on its identified catchment area.
Audience
Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.
Learning method
Knowledge builder providing excellent overview of retail impact assessment with links to appropriate websites. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).
Related RTPI Conferences
Retail and town centres conference
