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Feb 2nd, 2017
Amanda discusses our work with Slow The Flow: Calderdale, from the perspective of both a flooded community member, and professional Landscape Architect
Dec 7th, 2016
Aug 25th, 2016
A short drop off the A1, to the north of Newcastle, is the landmark earthworks of "Northumberlandia". Worth a stop off and an hour spent looking around, whether you are a landscape architect or not! Elizabeth documents our thoughts....
Jun 9th, 2016
“Despite sustainable urban drainage systems being widely acknowledged to be an efficient way of dealing with surface water, successive governments have been reluctant to mandate them as the default option in new developments.
We are disappointed that the Government has kicked this into the long grass by commissioning another review. This is an issue that now requires action.”
Apr 27th, 2016
MPs have announced that UK air pollution is a 'public health emergency'. We look back at the LI's 2013 'Public Health and Landscape' Document, which is as relevant as ever.
Apr 13th, 2016
This is the fourth post in our CIRIA SuDS Bitesize series, this time looking at the benefits of continual management of surface water and the support it can give to various urban issues.
Apr 8th, 2016
In the third post of our CIRIA SuDS Bitesize series we highlight ways in which good design can maximise the benefits of SuDS.
Apr 4th, 2016
The second post of our CIRIA SuDS Bitesize series: the many benefits of SuDS!
Mar 30th, 2016
The first post kicks off our CIRIA SuDS bite size series by defining exactly what sustainable drainage systems are and what they stand for.
Mar 16th, 2016
A reflection on the Landscape Institute's annual conference 2016, 'Beauty, Function and Sustainability in an Age of Austerity' - kindly hosted by The University of Sheffield's Landscape Department.