Tue 10/03/20
Palestra
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A hands on session introducing the policy context to planning applications using online toolkits including Biodiversity and Net Gain guidance.
Agenda includes:
- Urban Greening for Bio-Diversity Net Gain, Samantha Davenport, GLA
- Best Practice Case Studies, Rosie Whicheloe, London Wildlife Trust
- Site Visit: Biodiverse Landscapes in Practice - Goodman's Field Berkley Homes
Time: Morning
Thu 30/01/20
Palestra
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Investigating the challenges we face in delivering better air quality, the projects and programmes being developed to help tackle air pollution, including Low Emission Neighbourhood schemes, and the Mayor's Air Quality Fund.
Time: Morning
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Thu 23/01/20
Palestra
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The workshop will be led by Peter Massini, Abby Crisostomo and Samantha Davenport from the GLA's Green Infrastructure Team and is best suited to planners and other professionals involved in the planning process or urban design.
Time: Morning
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Thu 14/11/19
Palestra
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Understanding the tools and data required to determine green infrastructure needs including the green infrastructure focus map and the Heat Risk Tool.
Time: Morning
Fri 18/10/19
Site Visit
Related Events: Greening Streets
Come
and join us on a site visit to see the award winning regeneration of
the iconic Thamesmead estate. Dr
Phil Askew will discuss the challenges and present the long term vision for the
estate before we visit the recent urban design and green infrastructure
improvements.
Time: Morning
Thu 10/10/19
Palestra
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A first-hand look at some of the innovative integrated SuDs schemes found across the capital, many of which are funded by the Mayor's Greener City Fund.
Meeting Point: Goldhawk Road Station
Time: 10:00-12:30
Thu 05/09/19
Palestra
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The London Plan introduces an Urban Greening Factor that aims to accelerate the amount of high quality green infrastructure provided by all major developments. This session will explore how it works and the tools available to help you make urban greening design choices that meet local needs.
The workshop will be led by Peter Massini, Abby Crisostomo and Samantha Davenport from the GLA's Green Infrastructure Team and is best suited to planners and other professionals involved in the planning process or urban design.
Agenda:
- Greening a Growing City – Peter Massini, GLA
- Green Infrastructure tools and data – Abby Crisostomo, GLA
- Workshop session 1: UGF evaluation
- The UGF in practice – Sam Griffiths, GLA
- Workshop session 2: UGF questions and guidance
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand how major development proposals contribute to the greening of London
- Learn how to apply the Urban Greening Factor policy to a variety of development scenarios
Time: Half-day, Morning