Urban Greening: Moving to health positive streets
On 15th September 2020, ACO ran its 3rd in the series of panel discussion webinars on Urban Greening. if you missed it, why not catch up on demand
The webinar had a panel of industry experts, and chaired by Robin Nicholson CBE RIBA Hon FIStructE Hon FCIBSE
Our webinar discussion panel considered:
- How do planners and approval bodies decide if enough is being done?
- What statutory guidelines or best practices are they following?
- How do we develop infrastructure whilst also ensuring consideration to issues around urban greening, public health and the environment?
- Are there enough resources available to validate an installation, making sure it is fit for purpose throughout its life span?
- Do designers have enough resources to consider the future management of the asset and its continued performance?
- What further regulations should be rolled out to ensure delivery of enhanced public spaces?
- How do we take best practice from inner city areas and roll them out nationally?
The speakers were:
- Speaker: Robert Huxford | Urban Design Group - Street Improvement Manual
- Speaker: Dr Julia Baker | Biodiversity Technical Specialist at Balfour Beatty
- Speaker: Joe Clancy | WSP - biophilic design in architecture
- Speaker: Ian Titherington - Lead Officer (drainage) | Cardiff Council