Katie Parks’ Post

Yesterday I contributed to the future debate on Public Platforms in the Statenzaal of the Province of South Holland, organized by FUTUR the Young Civil Servants Network of the Netherlands. From different thematic perspectives, a number of stimulating statements were debated between experts, young professionals, employees of the Province of South Holland and external relations of the province. The aim was to gain more insight and understanding about various points of view. After an introductory presentation, I made the statement 'In 2035, private collective platforms will be leading, the role of the government will be minimal'. This statement was fueled by our trend report 'The future of government service concepts'. https://lnkd.in/eFA3hCMc . The end result has been eight growth directions that together indicate the path to feasible, desirable and future-proof government services.

What makes a task force successful? Learn best practices and lessons learned from Jeff and Frank's experiences at the July 15-16 Workshop in DC!

Marrons preliminary review of the December 2023 NPPF, published earlier today, is below. In particular, we look at what has been retained from last year’s consultation draft and what has been dropped, how it aligns with the 300,000 homes a year ambition, and what the transitional arrangements are. Other details on some of today’s developments with respect to updates to the National Planning Practice Guidance (NPPG), 2022 Housing Delivery Test results and SoS interventions in plan-making are in the comments below, with links. Marrons #nppf #planning #planningforthefuture

Texas Economic Development Council (TEDC) Annual Conference in Houston. Learning how to make Sherman, TX the best place to do business 🏗️ Infrastructure, Strategic Planning, Workforce, and Education are just a few of the topics. #econdec #alwayslearning

NI Chamber Growth & Corporate members are invited to attend an In Camera with Dr. Denis McMahon, Permanent Secretary, Department for Infrastructure on 9 February. Topics to be discussed include: 💰Current fiscal challenges, including the plan for a 10-year debt recovery proposal ♻️Climate change and new transportation plans 🚏Regional opportunities arising from the development of the Belfast Grand Central Station 📄Departmental priorities including planning reform Book now⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dr3bcgQV

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Check out this insightful Marketplace episode discussing the government's role in local economics. The episode provides a clear explanation of how federal infrastructure grants can positively impact communities. Link: https://lnkd.in/gpFvnT4M

Thanks. And if you want to learn more about urban planning and land uses, register for my upcoming class. LEARN THE BASICS OF URBAN PLANNING: 1-Day, 5-Hours Live Online Class. Monday, May 20, 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. https://lnkd.in/ggiX4kbX   Learn what urban planning is, why we plan, types of plans, planning concepts and terms, the process of preparing and implementing plans, how municipal plans and policies interconnectedly influence real estate development, and how it all contributes to city building.   This condensed class is perfect for professionals who want to advance their capabilities, students interested in exploring planning as a career, and the general public looking to better understand local community plans and development initiatives. 

Following the King’s Speech and the state opening of Parliament, the next few weeks will see a wave of policy details fleshing out the Government’s ambitious commitments to drive forward new housebuilding and infrastructure projects. Alexander Sabin explores the key early priorities for the Government, and investigates how these policy areas are expected to adapt in the near future, as well as the wider impact to the built environment sector. To read this analysis in further detail, click here: https://lnkd.in/eEvjgywv Tomorrow, we’ll take a deep dive into the King’s Speech, examining the key announcements made by the Prime Minister with further in-depth analysis on the effect on the built environment. To keep up to date with the latest policy announcements, sign up to our Political Insights newsletter by contacting us here: [email protected] To find out more about our political insights offer, click here: https://lnkd.in/ecrt_uiF

🎤🎓 Today I had the pleasure to be back at my former University in Bruges as I gave a guest lecture at the College of Europe on the ESM and its role in the architecture of Economic and Monetary Union.   Here are some key takeaways from the lecture: 🚨The institutional framework of Economic and Monetary Union has evolved through crises, which highlighted the need for more integration. ➡️ The ESM was born out of a crisis and has a clear crisis management purpose, though the focus is now shifting towards crisis prevention. 🔄 The ESM was set up as an intergovernmental institution outside the EU treaties for legal and political reasons. Nonetheless, it is deeply embedded in the framework of Economic and Monetary Union: the two-way feedback loop between the ESM and Banking Union is evidence of that. 📚 From an academic perspective, both theories of European integration (i.e. liberal intergovernmentalism and neofunctionalism) are useful to account for the creation and evolution of the ESM. 🇪🇺 Looking forward, the discussion on the future of the ESM should be part of the broader debate on a more integrated and efficient EU framework.   You can find my slides here: https://lnkd.in/eXBmKjPA