Sustainability is integral to building resilient communities. It helps to develop environments that are vibrant and functional today, yet adaptable to future challenges. By prioritising environmental protection, economic resilience, social equity, and quality of life, sustainable placemaking fosters societies that are healthy, inclusive, and capable of thriving in the long term.
Community groups, charities, and social enterprises were invited to collaborate with our researchers to gain a deeper understanding of local issues and acquire valuable insights. By developing new projects, our goal is to establish a network of community organisations and academics working together to exchange ideas and address real community challenges in our city in 2024 through research and collaboration.
If you’re not using the power of social media to promote your business then the truth is you’re being left behind.
If the education system is to rise to the challenge, there must be a step change in how it prepares young people for a rapidly changing world.
Through five place-based research themes, we investigate the intricate relationships between communities, the natural world, and technology.
Locally, we co-create sustainable solutions to complex problems in order to build resilient and thriving neighbourhoods, cities, and regions. This work transcends geographical, social and political boundaries to become applicable on a global level.
