Andrew Coleman

Andrew Coleman is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton. He is affiliated with the Centre for Environment and Society and the People, Nature and Places Research Excellence Group. His research focuses on spatial planning's role in climate adaptation, coastal resilience, flood management, and regulating short-term rentals. He holds external roles including membership in the RTPI's SE Regional Activities Committee and has led initiatives to bridge academic research with practitioner needs through webinars and conferences.

Education:

• Bachelor of Town Planning Studies, Cardiff University
• Master of Environmental Impact Assessment, University of Brighton

Research Interests: Coleman explores how planning systems can address coastal erosion, flood risk, and climate change through integrated approaches. He emphasizes practical solutions like Strategic Flood Risk Assessments and sustainable drainage systems. His work also examines urban heat islands and the socio-economic impacts of short-term rentals on communities.

Teaching & Engagement: He supervises MSc dissertations on topics such as 'levelling up' policies and mineral planning, with student projects frequently recognized in RTPI Excellence Awards. Teaching methods prioritize collaborative learning and practitioner involvement through group activities and real-world case studies.

Professional Activities: As Principal of Coleman Planning and Environmental, he advises on government and agency projects related to water management and flood resilience. He organizes RTPI webinars like 'Bridging The Gap' to connect academic researchers with practicing planners.