New Practice

New Practice are experts in community engagement and placemaking across the UK and internationally.

We are experts in community engagement and placemaking across the UK and internationally. Led by directors Becca Thomas and Marc Cairns, New Practice became part of Civic in September 2024.

We develop the community, creative and cultural capacity of places and connect people with the decision making processes that underpin lived experiences.

We're committed to embedding social value in place-based projects across the UK and beyond through community engagement, meanwhile use, retrofit & reuse and strategies for community; ensuring that community-centred briefs and shared decision making shape the future of the built environment.

Projects are delivered by an inclusive and energetic team focused on creating real social value through their work, not just talking about it. Together we actively enable and deliver projects which place people first and fundamentally build community. New Practice is a RIAS and RIBA Chartered Practice.

We believe that places thrive when people are genuinely part of shaping them. Our work puts communities at the heart of decision making to ensure lasting social value and more inclusive, meaningful places.

Becca Thomas

Creative Director