Nature

Is blue the new green?

In Green & blue spaces, Nature and Society on 19.05.2014
Contributed by Walter Menzies

Can Manchester become the capital of the north's waterways? What's the future for our rivers? Walter Menzies invites you to attend the 2014 Manchester and Pennine Waters Forum on 19 June to ask questions and share ideas.

All aboard for Eco Homes tour

In Education, Energy, Housing and Living on 16.05.2014
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Mark Hillsdon reports on Carbon Co-ops Eco-home events and bus tours.

From a regenerated Mersey to global Atlantic Gateway

In Economy, Green & blue spaces and Nature on 16.04.2014
Contributed by Walter Menzies

Walter Menzies, former CEO of The Mersey Basin Campaign introduces the latest projects from the Atlantic Gateway Partnership including plans to create a 'Landscape for Prosperity'.

Regeneration: past, present, future

In Buildings, Economy, Nature and Society on 18.03.2014
Contributed by Alex Wharton

Manchester is one of the best examples of urban regeneration in the UK, but what lessons can we learn from what has worked well in the past to make sure that future projects in this city region are just as successful?

Medlock in Daisy Nook Country Park via Flickr user Pedrik

Restoring the River Medlock

In Green & blue spaces, Nature and Transport on 13.03.2014
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Mark Hillsdon looks at the efforts being made to rejuvenate and restore the River Medlock under the European Water Framework Directive.

Update: Sustainable consumption and production under MACF

In Culture, Economy, Food, Living, Nature and Society on 16.02.2014
Contributed by Gudrun Cartwright

An update from the Sustainable Consumption and Production sub-group of Manchester: A Certain Future, focused on two food-related projects that are making good progress.

Revaluing wood waste

In Economy, Energy and Nature on 12.02.2014
Contributed by Mike Hodson

The Alternative? Mike Hodson profiles Tree Station, a member-based approach to sustainable woodland management in Greater Manchester.

Ancoats Canal Project

In Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 05.02.2014
Contributed by Mike Hodson

The Alternative? Mike Hodson profiles efforts to revitalize an old industrial infrastructure in Ancoats.

Greening of Stevenson Sq, courtesy of Cityco Manchester

So what have trees ever done for us?

In Green & blue spaces and Nature on 24.01.2014
Contributed by Pete Stringer

Pete Stringer from the Red Rose Forest team outlines the multi-faceted value of street trees and why they are a significant, but worthwhile, investment.

Pulling together for a green and blue city

In Green & blue spaces, Nature and Society on 23.01.2014
Contributed by Mark Hillsdon

Mark Hillsdon reports on the work of Manchester: A Certain Future's Green & Blue Infrastructure Group.

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