URBAN has a vision to bring joy to people's everyday experience by creating sustainable landscapes of all scales that connect people with nature in fresh ways.
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Fascinating discussions at the Office for Place thought-provoking conference in Stoke-on-Trent, focusing on the theme of "Places at Pace." We spoke about the vital concept of creating places with heart, aiming to enhance the well-being and vitality of communities.
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I was delighted to share the stage with @10MLFrances of @WeTweetTOWN and @_graham_grant of @activetraveleng, who provided valuable insights into how we can proactively use the planning system to create inclusive, vibrant, and resilient places that people are eager to call home.
The conference provided a valuable platform for people from diverse backgrounds to exchange ideas, share best practices, and earn from each other’s experiences.
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The relentless expansion of the global population is placing unprecedented strain on our planet, intensifying critical challenges such as climate change, ecological collapse, and various other issues.
Biodiversity, a crucial indicator of planetary health, has already surpassed critical thresholds. Measures such as Biodiversity Net Gain and the protection of 30% of the Earth’s land and seas are urgently needed to address this issue.
The Percentage Split of Birds Globally: image from #PortraittoLandscape
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Many people understand that we are in a climate emergency. However, scientists believe that ecological collapse is an even more significant threat.
Wild animals now only comprise 4% of the world’s mammals’ biomass, with humans comprising 34% and livestock a staggering 62%.
This is precisely why measures like the UK’s new Biodiversity Net Gain legislation for development sites are so important.
However, more must be done to improve the critical state of biodiversity internationally.
The percentage split of Mammals Globally: image from “Portrait to Landscape”
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