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Our goals

The Task Force seeks to integrate cutting-edge digital research and technology into mainstream spatial planning practice and education, driving transformative changes in the sector for the public good.

Create a digital “National Trust”

Promote valuable knowledge sharing as assets for the public good for the long-term benefit of future generations.

Lead digital transformation

Lead the planning profession and its education sector to thoroughly and proactively embrace the digital revolution.

Support wider communities

Support communities in driving positive changes by leveraging spatial planning through a holistic approach.

Empower and upskill planners

Empower planners with the essential skills and digital tools necessary to effectively address contemporary challenges facing our cities and regions.

Advance well-Informed decision-making

Advance a scientifically based, community-focused, and digitally-enabled approach to decision-making processes.

Our approach

Focusing on development in R&D
Build partnerships with stakeholders to drive inclusive and practical digital solutions for planning challenges.
Fostering Collaborative Innovation
Serve as a convenor, facilitator, and enabler to drive the digitalisation of mainstream planning practice and education, fostering an integrated ecosystem for spatial planning innovation.
Digital Task Force for Planning

Meet the board of directors

Dr Wei Yang
Dr Wei Yang
Co-Founder and CEO
Professor Michael Batty
Professor Michael Batty
Co-Founder & Chair
Professor Jim Hall
Professor Jim Hall
Board Director
Bernadette Hillman
Bernadette Hillman
Board Director
Professor Flora Samuel
Professor Flora Samuel
Board Director
Professor Chris Rogers
Professor Chris Rogers
Board Director