Publications

This presentation was delivered at the launch of the Living High Streets Initiative on 28 Feb 2024. The document provides updates on the initiative as well as laying out future plans and next steps.

To promote others to use the Living High Streets craft kit, MAG has published a pamphlet that sets out the benefits of using the Living High Streets craft kit.

To assist others to use the craft kit MAG have published a starter pack that accompanies the craft kit. It has been prepared for placemaking facilitators and is also useful for Local Action Group members. It includes additional guidance, presentation slides and guida

This is the second in a series of MAG Principles documents, which will examine our built environment and identify a range of important design issues that we need to address in making our cities, towns, villages, and rural communities better places in which to live, work and pl

Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment response to DAERA Consultation on Northern Ireland’s 2030 & 2040 Emissions Reduction Targets & First Three Carbon Budgets & Seeking views on Climate Change Committee Advice Report: Th

This is the first in a series of MAG Principles documents, which will examine our built environment and identify a range of important design issues that we need to address in making our cities, towns, villages, and rural communities better places in which to live, work and pla

Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment response to The Executive Office Consultation on a Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls & Foundational Action Plan.

Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the DAERA consultation on Climate Change Reporting by Specified Public Bodies – Developing New Regulations.

The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) has rolled out a series of workshops for Northern Ireland’s District Councils to make them aware of how MAG’s Design Review service can optimise project development to deliver best outcomes as they move through the planning

MAG published the Living High Streets craft kit in March 2022.

Part 1: Explains the approach to the Living High Streets and should be accessible to everyone interested in this community led co-design approach to placemaking.

The Erne Campus is the first Passive House Premium project in the UK and the largest passive house premium building in the world.

MAG is here to support communities, developers, local authorities and government to create high quality buildings and places that promote well-being, sustainable futures and the economy in Northern Ireland. The How MAG can Help guide provides an overview of this support.

“Our Lockdown World” survey was conducted from 31 March 2021 to 2 June 2021 as a follow-up to MAG’s ‘Our Changing World’ survey, which ran from 13 May 2020 to 1 June 2020.

In response to the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and Built Environment in Northern Ireland distributed a survey to gather feedback on people’s experiences of our built environment during lockdown.

The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) Brand Guidelines ensure all MAG communications are consistent and easily recognised.

MAG has launched an updated Briefing and Design Review guidance document aimed at developers, promoters, project teams, planning authorities and district councils.

The Department’s Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment are champions and advocates for placemaking in Northern Ireland. During the design, development and delivery of places, many and varied people and processes are involved.

The Department’s Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) for Architecture and the Built Environment are champions and advocates for placemaking in Northern Ireland. During the design, development and delivery of places, many and varied people and processes are involved.

Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment response to the Consultation - Local Development Plan 2035 Draft Plan Strategy

Presentation by Helen Quigley, CEO Inner City Trust Group at the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) Heritage seminar on 26 April 2018.