CIRIA, the construction industry research and information association, is holding its third annual debate on the issues surrounding the urban regeneration of our cities on 21 June at the Royal Society of Chemistry. The event will bring together highly regarded senior professionals from the engineering and built environment sector to discuss 21st Century challenges in regenerating our existing cities by balancing economic growth, environmental protection and social inclusion. Chaired by Peter Murray, speakers include

• George Ferguson CBE, Past president RIBA and first elected Mayor of Bristol
• Dr Steffen Lehmann, Professor of Sustainable Architecture, University of Portsmouth
• Louise Brooke-Smith, Partner and UK Head of Town Planning, Arcadis

For further information or to book a ticket, visit the CIRIA site here.