PREACH Inclusion and RTPI London bring you a joint webinar to mark South Asian Heritage Month.

This webinar will discuss how South Asian communities navigate the intersection of cultural identity and housing, highlighting the importance of creating spaces that reflect diverse values and traditions across generations.

Speakers

• Priya Aggarwal-Shah (Founder | Director | PREACH Inclusion)
• Vinesh Pomal (Architect and Senior Lecturer, De Montfort University)
• Parag Dhanani (planning officer at Brent Council)

Learning outcomes

Participants will:

• Gain insight into how housing and urban planning shape the preservation and expression of cultural heritage, particularly within South Asian communities, and how they contribute to the maintenance of cultural identity across generations. Recognise challenges and opportunities for Town Planners in creating inclusive and culturally responsive places.
• Learn about the unique challenges South Asian communities face in balancing cultural traditions with the practicalities of modern housing, and how urban planning can accommodate diverse cultural values while fostering inclusivity. Understand the intersectionality between identity and housing.
• Identify key approaches for designing and planning housing that not only meet the functional needs of diverse communities but also reflect and honour values, traditions, and history.

PREACH Inclusion members can benefit from a FREE ticket (not required if you're an RTPI member). Please email hello@preachinclusion.com to receive this - valid until 31st July 2025.