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Cottonopolis to cool: Manchester's Northern Quarter

In Culture, Food, Living and Society on 23.11.2016
Contributed by Walter Menzies

Walter Menzies examines the vibrant history of the Northern Quarter, a hub of alternative and bohemian culture, in an extract from his book Changing Places in England's North West.

Making good use of brownfield sites across Greater Manchester

In Buildings, Green & blue spaces, Housing and Nature on 11.11.2016
Contributed by Tony Lloyd

Tony Lloyd outlines the need for additional housing across Greater Manchester and explores our options for sustainable development.

Greater Manchester Natural Capital Group: GMSF Consultation Event

In Green & blue spaces and Nature on 09.11.2016
Contributed by Krista Patrick

As part of the GMSF, the Natural Capital Group has set up a consultation event for GM wide environmental bodies with a Green and Blue Infrastructure focus, to be held on Wednesday 30th November 2016.

What can natural capital do for our urban environments?

In Green & blue spaces, Health, Living and Nature on 04.11.2016
Contributed by Krista Patrick

Understanding the multiple benefits and opportunities to be gained from natural solutions.

Help to freeze out cold homes this winter

In Buildings, Energy and Housing on 01.11.2016
Contributed by Tina Gandhi

Greater Manchester’s leaders want to help freeze out cold homes this winter.

New homes for a growing Greater Manchester

In Buildings and Housing on 31.10.2016
Contributed by Deborah McLaughlin

Deborah McLaughlin explores how Greater Manchester can grow its housing offer sustainably in the face of some considerable challenges.

Greater Manchester needs adaptable homes – and we’ve got just the thing

In Buildings and Housing on 28.10.2016
Contributed by Tom Bloxham MBE

We need a diverse and flexible range of housing to meet future demands. Here, Tom Bloxham oulines one innovative solution already in place.

Understanding the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework

In Buildings, Green & blue spaces, Housing, Living and Transport on 27.10.2016
Contributed by Jonathan Reynolds

MP Jonathan Reynolds discusses the importance of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework and what the plan really means for the region.

How does your garden grow?

In Culture, Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 24.10.2016
Contributed by Anonymous (not verified)

Domestic gardens offer a remarkable depth and range of benefits, particularly in urban areas, and we want you to help us enhance and better understand the value of this important Green Infrastructure in Greater Manchester.

Back for good: textile manufacturing in Greater Manchester

In Economy, Living and Society on 17.10.2016
Contributed by Lorna Fitzsimons

Lorna Fitzsimons explores Greater Manchester's rich textile history and explains how The Alliance Project (TAP) is working to raise the profile of the industry across the UK.