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Prof. Ian Mell
@ianmell.bsky.social
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Professor in Environmental & Landscape Planning / Head of Department Planning, Property & Environmental Management - lots of Green Infrastructure stuff @PlanningUoM @OfficialUoM @UoMUrban

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Landscape Research @landscaperesearch.bsky.social · 23d
Following our AGM on Sept 5, we’re excited to welcome 3 new Trustees to the LRG Board: saida hammami, Charlotte L McLean & Charlotte Veal.

We’re also pleased to confirm the re-election of Gillian Lawson and @ianmell.bsky.social

👉 Learn about our new Trustees: landscaperesearch.org/new-trustees...
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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Aug 20
dirt.asla.org/2025/08/03/s... - managing public space and safety via better green space design.
SWA/Balsley Carves Public Space out of a Dangerous Intersection
One of the top ten most dangerous intersections in Washington, D.C. has been transformed into a safe gateway and green public space. Thomas Balsley, FASLA, co-managing principal of SWA/Balsley, sai…
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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · Aug 14
Do you have a passion for helping to create healthy, sustainable & resilient places that are fair for everyone?

Vacancy: Osborn Research Assistant. This role works on a range of TCPA projects, with an emphasis on large-scale new communities. Deadline: Mon 1 Sept
www.tcpa.org.uk/osborn-resea...
Osborn Research Assistant (New Towns and Garden Cities)  - Town and Country Planning Association
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) as the Osborn Research Assistant.
www.tcpa.org.uk
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Local Partnerships @localpartnerships.bsky.social · Aug 14
localpartnerships.gov.uk/vacancies/as...
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Royal Town Planning Institute @rtpiplanners.bsky.social · Aug 14
A survey from the RTPI and YouGov reveals that the UK public has serious doubts about whether the next generation of new towns will meet future needs.
These findings echo recommendations in RTPI’s Futureproof New Towns interim report:
www.rtpi.org.uk/news/2025/au...
Public lacks confidence in the next generation of New Towns, but has clear ideas for getting them right, RTPI and YouGov survey finds
73% of Brits are not confident the next generation of new towns will meet community needs in 50 years’ time.
www.rtpi.org.uk
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Town and Country Planning Association @thetcpa.bsky.social · Aug 12
Free webinar: Tackling health inequalities through green & blue infrastructure (23 Oct)
Prof Ben Wheeler & Dr Mark Ferguson will discuss opportunities/risks for planners when integrating greenspace & the benefits of a systems approach. Plus a Dorset Council case study www.tcpa.org.uk/event/tackli...
Tackling health inequalities through green and blue infrastructure - webinar - Town and Country Planning Association
Can green and blue infrastructure help reduce health inequalities? Join this free webinar that will delve into the latest research linking planning, green / blue space, and health inequalities. Led…
www.tcpa.org.uk
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Trees For Streets @treesforstreets.bsky.social · Aug 12
Growing up and attending school surrounded by trees can make a significant difference in the development of our children. Studies have found that trees can:

📝 Improve test scores
🚫 Reduce behavioural issues
😁 Decrease the risk of depression
🧠 Improve cognitive development
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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · Aug 8
Further detail available on Policy@Manchester's website: www.policy.manchester.ac.uk/events/upcom...

@ianmell.bsky.social @educationuom.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social
Party conferences 2025 | Policy@Manchester | The University of Manchester
Our people
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School of Environment, Education, and Development @uomseed.bsky.social · Aug 8
At this year's Labour Party Conf, among the @manchester.ac.uk expert panellists we are pleased to see:

Ian Mell, Professor in Environmental & Landscape Planning discussing housing and infrastructure

Caroline Bond, Professor of Educational Psychology discussing school absence

#UKPolicy #PPEM #MIE
A list of The University of Manchester panellists at the Labour Party Conference. Listed alongside their headshots are Professors Arpana Verma, Ian Mell, Daniel Dresner, Caroline Bond and Duncan Ivison.
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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Aug 2
www.placenorthwest.co.uk/manchester-g...

On paper this looks good - some of the rhetoric is a little OTT but that’s what you expect. It remains to be seen what they cost and who can afford to like their (including the 20% affordable). Also what will the impact be in Mayfield during construction
Manchester greenlights nearly 1,000 homes - Place North West
Landsec’s plans for 879 apartments at Mayfield and Great Places Housing Group’s ambitions for 82 affordable residences near Etihad Stadium can both progress now that city councillors have given them t...
www.placenorthwest.co.uk
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Boston Office of Green Infrastructure @green-infrastructure.boston.gov · Jul 30
Join the Office of Green Infrastructure! We're hiring a Director of Green Infrastructure. Visit boston.gov/jobs and apply today!
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Landscape Research @landscaperesearch.bsky.social · Jul 30
Reminder: LRG Board Nominations Close Soon!

There’s still time to put yourself forward to join the Landscape Research Group’s Board of Trustees in 2025.

Deadline for nominations: 3 August 2025 (this Sunday!)

Find out more and apply via our website landscaperesearch.org/trustee-oppo...
Join LRG’s Team of Trustees in 2025 - Landscape Research Group
The trustees are crucial to LRG’s work. They ensure that the charity is well run, and they decide how the charity should go about meeting its aims, which are to advance landscape research and support ...
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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jul 30
It’s really good to see this out - Some thoughts on grey/green belt for the Landscape Institute journal. Lots to consider with the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

How do we ensure that nature is essential infrastructure and change the rhetoric from build build build - to development with nature
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Bob From Accounts 🚲 @bobfromaccounts.bsky.social · Nov 22
remember when this peaceful, people-friendly oasis at the Strand Aldwych was nothing but four lanes of dangerous, toxic traffic? Once a change like this is made—even on a smaller scale—and through traffic is restricted, no one ever wants to go back to the way it was
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Alison Smith @eci-bio.bsky.social · Jan 8
Blog: our new paper on a menu of Green Infrastructure Standards for England that meets Natural England's 15 Principles
www.agile-initiative.ox.ac.uk/news/menu-of...

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Tony Smith @smithtonyd.bsky.social · Jan 18
Lisa Nandy vows to bulldoze barriers in arts and turbocharge growth

www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
Lisa Nandy vows to bulldoze barriers in arts and turbocharge growth
Culture secretary announces investment in arts at Gateshead summit and accuses Tories of stifling creative industries
www.theguardian.com
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Zahra Hirji @zhirji.bsky.social · Jan 24
Fire-wracked LA, facing its worst natural disaster in decades, has never needed FEMA more. Now, President Trump has questioned whether the agency the US turns to whenever major disasters strike should continue to play that role.

My latest @bloomberg.com (Gift link) www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Trump Questions FEMA’s Future Just When LA Needs It Most
The agency is currently juggling the response to more than 100 major disasters nationwide.
www.bloomberg.com
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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jun 16
Parklife has been in this weekend and it seems to have gone off without any problems. The whole thing though does place a lot of restrictions on residents (including me) so it’s good to see this fund in place. However, none of these project support those continuities around the park directly
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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jul 26
I’m very not been in the Olympic park in London for a while but the phased residential and development of new GI and urban nature seems to be working well. New neighbourhoods, a vibrant atmosphere and a people centred approach to design.
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