2B’s Amanda McDermott has co-written an article for the Landscape Institute’s professional journal, ‘Landscape’. Her co-author is Calderdale Council’s Ella King, Project Manager for the Community Streets project around Ash Green School Lower Site, in Mixenden, Halifax.  2B and CMBC have worked closely together, with Engineers PSA Design, to maximise the climate resilience of improvements to be made by intended Highways work.

In the article, they consider the multiple benefits of incorporating Green Infrastructure in Active Travel projects, and the importance of communicating well with the local community.
 

• improvements in air and water quality, due to fewer cars and more planting
• biodiversity gain, bringing nature into urban environments
• physical health improvements from encouraging activity and reducing air pollution
• mental health benefits of fresh air, nature, and greater interaction with other people ”

The full article is available to read on the Landscape Institute's Journal site, https://issuu.com/landscape-institute (July 2024 edition, page 36-37).

 

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