RIAS Convention 2010: Cultural Regeneration

Hosted by RIAS President David Dunbar the RIAS Convention, the single most significant event in the Incorporation's annual calendar, is also one of the largest architectural conferences in Europe.

This year's convention has the theme of "Cultural Regeneration" and will take place in Stirling from May 13 to 15.

The Convention opens on May 13 at the Tolbooth Theatre with a plenary session on regeneration chaired by Iain Docherty, Professor of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Glasgow.

The event will explore the work of the local Raploch Urban Regeneration Company which is delivering a 10-year programme which will create 900 new homes, 225 training and job opportunities, infrastructure and public realm in the Raploch area of Stirling.

Convention Friday will open with the Incorporation's Annual General Meeting, followed by an array of world class speakers.

more: rias.org.uk/content/mediaassets/pdf/Convention%20P (24)

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