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Development Planning
Development Planning is a critical and increasingly complex discipline within the broader transportation and the built environment sector, focusing on the strategic alignment of transport infrastructure and services with land use, economic development, and environmental sustainability goals. Renaissance Consulting plays a critical role in advising local and central governments (local authorities, regional transport bodies, national government departments) and private developers in creating efficient, accessible, and future-proofed mobility systems. Our experience and strategic focus has shifted from merely increasing capacity to fostering sustainable travel modes, integrating digital solutions for smart mobility systems, and ensuring that development proposals mitigate any potential negative impacts while enhancing community well-being. This approach requires a blend of rigorous data analysis, advanced modelling, environmental assessment, and stakeholder engagement to develop viable and bankable schemes. Given the global ambitious target for sustainable and decarbonised transport; and the significant public and private investment in infrastructure, we have the demonstrated experience and capacity to offer integrated expertise across policy, planning, technical design, and implementation to our valued clients and partners in shaping the next generation of transportation networks and urban mobility systems in the UK and EMEA region.
Our strategic sector focus are:
- Local Authorities & Regional Transport Bodies such as the Combined Authorities, TFGM, and Transport for London in the UK and similar organisations in the EMEA region:
- Local Transport Plans (LTPs) & Strategies: Development of comprehensive, long-term transport strategies integrating all modes.
- Active Travel Infrastructure: Planning and design for expanded walking, cycling, and micro-mobility networks.
- Public Transport Optimisation: Bus network reform, tram/light rail extensions, demand forecasting for public transport, and integrated ticketing solutions.
- Traffic Management & Congestion Reduction: Implementation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), smart signals, and demand management schemes such as, Clean Air Zones, Low Emission Zones).
- Parking Strategies: Comprehensive parking management plans for urban areas and major developments.
- Private Developers (Residential, Commercial, Industrial):
- Transport Impact Assessments (TIAs) & Statements: Producing statutory reports to assess the transport impact of new developments for planning applications.
- Travel Plans: Development, implementation, and monitoring of sustainable travel plans for new residential, commercial, or institutional sites.
- Development Due Diligence: Assessing the transport viability and compliance of proposed development sites.
- Masterplanning & Site Connectivity: Integrating transport infrastructure seamlessly into large-scale master-planned communities and commercial parks.
- Construction Traffic Management Plans (CTMPs): Planning and managing construction-related traffic impacts.
- Major Infrastructure Project Agencies:
- Strategic Planning & Economic Appraisal: Long-term planning for national road/rail networks, economic impact assessments of major schemes.
- Scheme Optioneering & Feasibility Studies: Detailed analysis of potential transport solutions for large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for Transport: Assessing and mitigating the environmental effects of new transport infrastructure.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Public Consultation: Managing complex consultation processes for major transport projects.
- Active Travel Infrastructure Design & Safety Audits: Detailed design of walking, cycling, and micro-mobility routes, and conducting Road Safety Audits (RSA) for various scheme stages.
- Funding & Financing Advisory: Assisting clients in developing robust business cases for transport projects to secure public or private funding.
- Strategic Masterplanning & Policy Advisory:
- Developing long-term transportation strategies aligned with urban growth, economic development, and environmental goals.
- Feasibility studies for new transport corridors, multimodal hubs, and smart mobility initiatives.
- Advising on transport policy, regulatory frameworks, and funding mechanisms for sustainable development.
- Integrated Mobility Solutions:
- Designing and implementing Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platforms to integrate various transport modes.
- Planning for active travel networks (walking, cycling) to enhance connectivity and public health.
- Developing sustainable urban logistics strategies for efficient freight and last-mile delivery.
- Traffic & Demand Management:
- Comprehensive traffic impact assessments for new developments and infrastructure projects.
- Modelling and simulation to predict future traffic patterns and congestion points.
- Designing intelligent transport systems (ITS) and smart signalling for optimized flow and safety.
- Sustainable & Decarbonised Transport:
- Developing strategies for the electrification of public transport fleets and private vehicles.
- Planning and design of EV charging infrastructure for urban and regional deployment.
- Advising on low-emission zones, clean air strategies, and carbon reduction pathways for transport networks.
- Infrastructure Feasibility & Economic Appraisal:
- Conducting detailed economic appraisals such as, benefit-cost analysis for major transport investments.
- Technical feasibility studies for complex transport infrastructure projects (new rail lines, bridge schemes).
- Supporting business case development for securing public and private sector funding.
