To advance the profession of urban design, the UDA has documented the capabilities of urban designers and developed a registration scheme. Like other self-regulated disciplines, recognition is intended to assure employers, clients and institutions that an urban designer has the relevant knowledge, skills and experience to practise competently and professionally.

The UDA Registered Urban Designer scheme is now open for the first intake of applications. The scheme offers four different pathways to registration and will assess the skills, knowledge and experience of the applicant via a process including a written application, sponsorship and interview.

Diana Griffiths (Vice President UDA) and Jesse McNicoll (UDA member & key contributor) explain the process and deadlines for this important first intake of Registered Urban Designers in NSW.