Public Practice | Shaping everyday places for all

About

Public Practice is a social enterprise with a mission to build the public sector’s capacity to improve the quality, equality and sustainability of places. Read more about our mission, values, and who we are.

Announcement

We are hiring a Partnerships Manager

Associates

If you are a built environment practitioner looking for an alternative route into the public sector, apply to become an Associate and work to shape better places. Find out about our programme, the types of roles we recruit, how to apply, and read bios of our Associates and Alumni.

Authorities

If you work at a local authority or public sector organisation and are looking to train and retain high-quality and diverse built environment expertise in-house, host a placement. See how it works, what type of roles we recruit, who we work with, and how to express an interest in hosting a placement.

Resources

We produce open-access resources and reports to share emerging practical skills, knowledge and tools across the public sector. Read about our nine themes, or search our resources section for Reports, Practice Notes, Event Records, Tools, Templates and Guidance Notes.

Setting-up structures for community-led governance on strategic sites

Testing new uses for underused public spaces to raise long-term ambitions

How can authorities improve their capacity to assess development viability?

Supporters

Public Practice is supported by organisations that share our commitment to working in the public interest and recognise the importance of investing in good public planning. Find out about who our Supporters are and how we are funded.