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  • Ministerial Advisory Group for Architecture and the Built Environment

    Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) - Architecture and the Built Environment for Northern Ireland

    What we do and how we can help

    MAG is here to support communities, developers, local authorities and government to create high quality places

    MAG briefing and design reviews

    MAG briefing and design reviews allows informed, independent and constructive expertise into the decision making process.

    MAG Principles papers

    MAG is producing a series of short documents that examines our built environment.

    Architecture and the Built Environment

    The Architecture and Built Environment Policy 2006 is currently under review.

    Living High Streets initiative

    A community-led approach to placemaking aiming to support successful neighbourhoods, villages, towns and cities.

    MAG publications and consultation responses

    MAG are committed to sharing our work for the benefit of all.

    Well-being, sustainability and the economy

    MAG is here to promote well-being, sustainable futures and the economy in Northern Ireland.

    People

    MAG comprises a Chair, eight members and are supported by a panel of expert advisors.

    Events and activities

    MAG are involved in a range of events each year including an annual symposium.

    Newsletters

    MAG publishes quarterly newsletters which outline areas of our work that may be of interest.

    Strategic Design Group (SDG)

    The SDG is endorsed and supported by the Departments for Infrastructure and Communities.

    Contact details for the MAG Secretariat.

    Subscribe to the Ministerial Advisory Group Stakeholder list to receive the quarterly Newsletter and other MAG updates.

    Image Credits

    • Header image, MAC Belfast, MAC Belfast
    • MAG Reviews, Giants Causeway Visitor Centre (National Trust), Hufton + Crow
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