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• How can we rethink engagement and social value from tender to legacy to create Better Places Together?
• What changes can we make to promote a shift from tokenism to trusted conversations?
• Are there opportunities to deliver more meaningful engagement that enables us to successfully listen to and advocate for less-heard voices?
• Can we improve social value initiatives to ensure they genuinely create long term change, not short-term solutions?

In recent years, engagement and social value have become buzzwords in the sector, featuring as key requirements in tenders and a focus of discussion at built environment forums. Whilst the conversation is positive, the reality on the ground can often be fraught with challenges. Better Places Together Conference is a programme of collaboration and action from PLACED. Open to all, it will explore how rethinking the approach to engagement and social value can create better places for everyone.