Festival of Place Bytesize, in association with Civic - 

Breaking Ground: How archaeology and built heritage can unlock developments and strengthen place

 

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12pm on 23 March 2026

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Bytesize: Free lunchtime events. New takes on existing challenges in 90 minutes. Fresh ideas. Broad perspectives. Evidence-based approaches. Frank insights. Register now for free. 

 

Find out how to turn archaeology from a perceived obstacle into an asset through real project case studies and a cross-sector panel discussion.

From burial grounds to 20th century buildings, listen to real examples where archaeology has strengthened planning outcomes, gained community support and fostered belonging and identity at this Festival of Place Bytesize event that brings together developers and archaeologists to talk heritage and place.

 

See some unique finds from sites in the UK, gain a clearer understanding of how archaeology requirements are triggered and managed in live schemes and gain practical insight into reducing project and cost uncertainty.

 

Learn how policy requirements play out in practice, how discoveries are managed, and where heritage insight can genuinely add commercial and placemaking value.

You’ll leave with:

• A clearer understanding of how archaeology requirements are triggered and managed in live schemes
• Real examples of where archaeology has strengthened planning outcomes and place identity
• A perspective on the future of creative retrofit and why tomorrow’s heritage assets may be late 20th century buildings.

 

Festival of Place Bytesize, in association with Civic.

 

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Register for free for this bytesized event

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What is it? Festival of Place Bytesize is a series of free 90-minute online learning events that take place throughout the year and feature a deep dive into a single topic. 

 

How does it work? Register to attend for free on our bespoke events platform, Airmeet below. The event is broadcast live and talks are followed by a live Q&A with the audience. 

 

Partner with us Interested in running a Bytesize with us? Get in touch with james@thedeveloper.live to discuss upcoming opportunities