More homes, better places
Schedule
Fri Jun 05 2026 at 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Depot Cinema and Restaurant | Lewes, EN
across building, neighbourhood and town scales
About this Event
The housing crisis is not just about numbers. It is about the quality of the homes we build, the strength of communities, and the long-term resilience of the towns and cities.
A must-attend for anyone who cares about housing and the future of our communities. Join us to explore ideas, connect perspectives, and help shape what comes next!
Venue: The Depot in Lewes (next to Lewes train station and only one hour from Victoria!)
SCHEDULE
8.30 Registration
9.00-10.00 – Session 1: Introduction to Lewes + Building-scale
Chair: Leo Hammond, Haringey Council and Past Chair of Urban Design Group
- Leo Hammond (Introduction)
- Roger Maskew, Friends of Lewes
- Alfie Stroud, Historic England
- Cany Ash, Ash Sakula
10.00-11.00 – Session 2: Neighbourhood Scale
Chair Leo Hammond
- David Mikhail, Mikhail Riches
- Stephen Hill, C2O Future Planners
- Kaye Stout, Pollard Thomas Edwards
11.30-12.30 – Session 3: Town-scale
Chair: Naike Zambotti, Member UDG Executive
- Ana McMillin, BPTW – The Designers’ Perspective
- Steve Pearce, Vision for Lewes – Citizens' perspective
- Biljana Savic, MHCLG Head of Placemaking – Government perspective
12:30-12:35 - Thanks from UDG Chair, Hannah Smart
12.35 Lunch at the Depot
PM – Walks
Guided walking tours of Lewes past, present and future. Covering new infill development, regeneration schemes, larger sites, and the historic environment of Lewes.
16.00-17.00 - Debate and Discussion: Principles and Action for More Homes, Better Places
Tea and concluding debate on good principles for towns and an action plan at Lewes Town Hall.
Evening
Discussion continues in Lewes’s historic inns and alehouses
Tickets:
- Non-members: £95
- Members: £75
- Local Authority / Not-for-Profit: £45
- Students: £45
- Plus a limited number of places available for local community at £45
Where is it happening?
Depot Cinema and Restaurant, Pinwell Road, Lewes, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 48.76 to GBP 102.06
