The enthusiastic involvement of local people has been a crucial factor in the success of some of PTEa’s largest projects, including the regeneration of whole neighbourhoods. The volume of repeat business in this area confirms its achievement.

By means of design workshops, exhibitions, surveys, awaydays and planning-for-real exercises, PTEa has gained the confidence of communities which have often suffered years of disappointment and false starts. Drawing disparate voices together in participation helps produce a shared vision of the future.

Even with smaller infill developments, PTEa actively seeks community views to contribute to the planning process.