From Tuesday 15 September, The Housing Forum’s team will be based in the office on select days of the week. They will have access to a meeting room and shared facilities within the building.
The arrangement will make better use of office space that has become available following the RTPI’s move to hybrid working. It will also generate additional income to support the Institute’s work.
As part of the agreement, the RTPI will hold an observer place on The Housing Forum’s board. The Housing Forum is a not-for-profit membership organisation representing organisations across the housing and construction sectors.
Botolph Lane will remain an important hub for RTPI members, providing space for meetings, events and governance activities.
The arrangement reflects the RTPI’s commitment to making Botolph Lane a welcoming and accessible space for members and organisations working across the built environment.
Rachel Fisher, Chief Executive of the RTPI, said: “It is a pleasure to open our space at Botolph Lane to The Housing Forum, which does excellent work bringing together voices from across the housing and construction sectors.
“As well as making better use of our office to generate income and help keep member fees down, its presence will add a new perspective to a space regularly used by our visiting members.”
Alex Notay, Chief Executive of The Housing Forum, said: “We are delighted to be joining the RTPI at Botolph Lane, and I would like to thank Rachel and her team for their warm welcome and the RTPI Trustees for their support in making this move possible.
“Planning and housing delivery are inextricably linked, and this arrangement reflects the importance of closer collaboration across the built environment sector. As organisations committed to shaping better places and communities, we share a common interest in enabling the homes the country needs.
“Being based at Botolph Lane creates valuable opportunities for both our teams and members, and we look forward to working with the RTPI to champion the policies, partnerships and innovation needed to accelerate housing delivery.”