Some photographic archives from our projects. In date order, most recent first.
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Parts of the whole exhibition: a movement towards harmonious places
January – March 2023
Photos of the launch and exhibits which mention Nick Wates’ work.
Transition Towns Hastings Visions Event
8 April 2015
A stimulating relaunch for Transition Towns Hastings at the White Rock Hotel.
Launch of Community Architecture reissue
6 June 2013
Held at the RIBA Bookshop in London. The original Penguin book republished by Taylor & Francis.
Hong Kong Planning Week
A week of conference sessions, workshops, lectures and visits organised by the Hong Kong Institute of Planners, 24 – 29 September 2012.
Taipei Masterclass
21 April 2013
A Community Planning Masterclass, including a process planning session for the Daton and Wanhwa neighbourhoods, Taipei, Taiwan. Organised by Cosmos Inc, Taipei. Facilitated by NIck Wates with Jane Freund.
Chelmsford Workshop
9 March 2006
Design your own community planning strategy. Training workshop at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford Essex, organized by East of England Planning Aid.
Heart of East Greenwich collaborative design
November 2005
Involving the local community in preparing a Development Brief for a prominent site; the former Greenwich Hospital. Organised by English Partnerships at conference facilities next to the London Dome. Architects: Rick Mather Architects.
Heart of East Greenwich – Design workshop
9 November 2005
All day event for invited participants.
Heart of East Greenwich – Open house exhibition
7 December 2005
Evening event open to all.
Peterborough Station Quarter consultation
2004/2005
Consultation on a Development Brief for an area around Peterborough station.
Peterborough – Open house day
27 August 2005
Staffed consultation exhibition of draft proposals in the Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough town centre.
Peterborough – Stakeholder workshop
2 November 2004
Afternoon workshop for invited key stakeholders to establish key principles for the Development Brief.
WSP seminar
15 June 2004
A seminar for staff of the WSP consultancy group
Castleford Project, Yorkshire
2003/04
Town regeneration project instigated by Channel 4 deciding to make a TV programme about the process.
Castleford – Making a Regeneration Centre
April 2003 to Sept 2004
Turning an empty former furniture showroom into a focus for the regeneration
Castleford – Designers’ day
20 November 2003
Shortlisted designers present their proposals to key stakeholders
Castleford – Exhibition of Design ideas
11-18 November 2003
Exhibition of regeneration proposals by leading architectural designers.
Castleford – Wilson Street visioning event
30 July 2003
Community consultation event where participants identified things they liked, disliked and wanted to see improved in the local area.
Castleford – The Riverfront visioning event
29 July 2003
Community consultation event where participants identified things they liked, disliked and wanted to see improved.
Castleford – Carlton Square visioning event
19 July 2003
Community consultation event to identify things people liked, disliked and wanted to see improved in the town centre.
Castleford – Fryston visioning event
17 July 2003
Community consultation event where participants identified things they liked, disliked and wanted to see improved in the local area.
Castleford – The Green visioning event
16 July 2003
Community consultation event where participants identified things they liked, disliked and wanted to see improved.
Castleford – Cutsyke visioning event
8 July 2003
Community consultation event where participants identified things they liked, disliked and wanted to see improved in the local area.
Castleford – Community Planning Event, Pontefract
10-15 April 2003
Five-day event organized by Castleford & Pontefract Urban Renaissance to generate a vision for the five towns of Castleford, Featherstone, Knottingly, Normanton and Pontefract in West Yorkshire.
Maidstone Community Planning Seminar
15 November 2003
One-day event to explore how to improve and make links between rural and urban planning activity in the area.
Cambridge Southern Fringe Stakeholder Consultation Day
25 October 2003
A day of presentations, exhibitions and workshops for interested parties to exchange views and make an input prior to the preparation of a draft Area Action Plan for the southern side of Cambridge, UK.
St Leonards planning workshops
19-20 September 2003
Two days of drop-in planning workshops to consult on draft proposals for a new housing renewal area and develop detailed proposals.
West St Leonards community facilities consultation stall
31 August 2003
Stall at a community fair where people could view survey results already in and make their own input by completing a questionnaire.
Vermont community planning workshops
19-23 May 2003
Week of presentations, workshops and training sessions to support community planning initiatives in the State of Vermont, USA.
Vermont – Planners workshop
22 May 2003
Training workshop on community planning for members of the Vermont Planners Association.
Vermont – Brookfield Awayday
20-21 May 2003
Workshops in community planning for members of the Vermont Land Trust and Vermont Preservation Trust.
Vermont – Charlotte Reconnaissance
20 May 2003
Tour and workshop with residents of the rural settlement of Charlotte to explore options for conservation and development of a key local site.
Vermont – Bristol workshop
19 May 2003
Workshop for key stakeholders involved in planning the future of the small town of Bristol.
Hastings Future
November – December 2002
A month of intensive consultation on a number of different plans and strategies for this south coast seaside town.
Hastings Future – West St Leonards exhibition
2 December 2002
Staffed exhibition on the main plans and strategies.
Hastings Future – Sainsbury Superstore exhibition
1 December 2002
Staffed exhibitions on the main plans and strategies just inside the main entrance.
Hastings Future – Gensing & Central St Leonards Local Event
30 November 2002
Half day drop-in event with staffed exhibitions and workshops both on the town-wide plans and strategies and local neighbourhood issues.
Hastings Future – Greater Hollington Local Event
29 November 2002
Half day drop-in event with staffed exhibitions on the town-wide plans and strategies.
Hastings Future – Castle Ward Local Event
23 November 2002
Half day drop-in event with staffed exhibitions and workshops both on the town-wide plans and strategies and local neighbourhood issues.
Hastings Future – Tesco Superstore Exhibition, Hollington
17 November 2002
Staffed exhibitions on the main plans and strategies in a mobile unit on the forecourt and just inside the main entrance.
Hastings Future – Ore Valley Local Event
16 November 2002
Half day drop-in event with staffed exhibitions and workshops both on the town-wide plans and strategies and local neighbourhood issues.
Hastings Future – Priory Meadow shopping centre exhibition
9 November 2002
Staffed exhibition in the central arcade on the main plans and strategies.
Hastings Future – Regeneration Centre and Launch event
7 November 2002
A regeneration centre opened in the town centre was the venue for a launch event for partners in the consultation month.
Hastings Future – Posters
November – December 2002
Seafront and bus poster campaign to promote the consultation month on the future of the town.
Ore Valley action planning weekend
12-15 September 1997
Action planning event for Ore Valley, Hastings. Hosted by: Ore Valley Forum. Coordinator: Beverley Winchester, Hastings Trust. Team chair: Jon Rowland, Urban Design Group.
Prince Charles East London housing tour
26 March 1986
St Vincent Estate, Limehouse followed by Lea View Estate, Hackney. Organised by Nicholas Falk (URBED), John Thompson and Nick Wates with Alice Coleman and Richard MacCormac
Southampton CUDAT
31 May – 2 June 1985
The first action planning event in the UK. Described as a Community Urban Design Assistance Team (CUDAT). Hosted by the St Mary Street Group and City of Southampton. Organised by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Chaired by Richard Burton.