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Landscape Research @landscaperesearch.bsky.social · 20d

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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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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Local Partnerships @localpartnerships.bsky.social · Aug 14

localpartnerships.gov.uk/vacancies/as...
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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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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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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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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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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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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jul 21

Some great news for Planning, Property & Environmental Management at Manchester. Phil Black and colleagues have been nominated for the RTPI Patsy Healey Award for Academic Excellence. We were also nominated via the Rural Planning Futures book led by Mark Scott

www.rtpi.org.uk/events-train...

The RTPI Awards for Research Excellence

The RTPI Awards for Research Excellence recognise and promote high quality, impactful spatial planning research.

www.rtpi.org.uk

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Dr Matt Kirby @drmattkirby.bsky.social · Jul 18

Blackheath and Greenwich looking more like a Savanna than a Common and Park on this hot London day! But #GreenInfrastructure providing "more than human" urban cooling benefits and interesting to see drought resistance of non-cut vs cut!

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Landscape Research @landscaperesearch.bsky.social · Jul 18

We’re excited to announce that LRG is partnering with the School of Landscape Architecture at Beijing Forestry University (BFU) to co-host the 2025 International Landscape Architecture Symposium (ILAS).

Call for Abstracts -- 15 August 2025
More info & submissions: landscaperesearch.org/ilas2025

ILAS 2025 Conference Announcement - Landscape Research Group

We are delighted to announce that Landscape Research Group (LRG) is partnering with the School of Landscape Architecture at Beijing Forestry University (BFU) for the 2025 International Landscape Archi...

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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jul 13

I was talking to a friend about proportionality and biodiversity the other day. They have a wildlife focussed garden and it’s great but we discussed is it enough if not everyone is going the same. Here at work we’re doing small interventions. But how can we scale these up to ensure we get it right?

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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jul 12

I was in Cambridge the other day and saw this building site. It used to be - I think - a timber merchants. So will it be big enough to be a neighbourhood and if your baseline for biodiversity was potentially 0% is that 280% increase meaningful. It so high density though so that’s good

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Parks for London @parksforlondon.org.uk · Jul 8

We're delighted to see our letter published in The Guardian last week! Read it here: tr.ee/guardian-let...

"Council budgets have fallen and there is no national strategy for green spaces, despite the huge benefits they offer, writes Ed Stannard."

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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jul 8

I’ll be taking part in this event next week - if you’re interested in how green infrastructure can help create sustainable communities: How can we build infrastructure fit for the future? This might be for you.

events.manchester.ac.uk/event/event:...

Creating sustainable communities: How can we build infrastructure fit for the future? | Events at The University of Manchester

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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jul 6

I’ve just been on the castlefield viaduct for the first time in a while and it’s growing on me. Maybe it was the drizzle and mix of green and industrial architecture that lightened my mood. It could work as a connective route but is it a park. Lots for the National Trust to consider.

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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jun 27

www.gov.scot/news/new-nat...

This is a really interesting outcome. Whilst conservation and landscape protection are critical there are always downsides. It’s good that they had a consultation and have listened - is a 54/46 split sufficient though to show deeper meanings regarding the environment?

New National Park decision

No designation for Galloway and Ayrshire.

www.gov.scot

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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jun 25

London has any number of flaws - housing, costs, jobs, wages but it does know how to do green infrastructure. Yes I know it’s high end GI but on a sunny day it looks splendid and is a nice walk to the Camley Street Nature Reserve.

The GLA have looked to maximise space I for nature and it works

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Prof. Ian Mell @ianmell.bsky.social · Jun 16

It’s now a month until the oasis gigs but the fences (and there are a lot of fences) won’t be taken down just to be put up again. So that’s 2 months of partial use. Also it’ll be very interesting to see if the city council enforce the remediation works to get the park back up to scratch…

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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