‘Nature is life’
Great presentation from Dave Bell & Clare Warburton at Natural England on Healthy Place Making.
Good to see the depth & clarity in the developed thinking.
Highlighted:
🌳Commitment in Environment Act to enabling everyone to access good quality greenspace within 15 walk from home;
🌱Co-benefits for physical & mental health, social & economic participation
🟰Need & opportunity to address inequities
👷♀️Requirement for developers to include accessible greenspace in plans
💷Economic return on investment in accessible, quality green spaces
❤️Involving communities from the start in creating spaces & places
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