Our cities are facing an uncertain future. Underground roads and automated transport, permeable pavements and water roofs, vertical farming and even glowing trees – from large-scale interventions to smaller scale enrichments, cities in the future will need to look vastly different to cities now.
Cities Alive – rethinking green infrastructure – shows how the creation of a linked ‘city ecosystem’ that encompasses parks and open spaces; urban trees, streets, squares; woodland and waterways can help create healthier, safer and more prosperous cities. To realise this vision, green infrastructure has to now take a more influential role in the planning and design of cities and urban environments.
Treeconomics and their use of the i-Tree eco system, along with other relevant software packages, have already completed a number of prestigious reports, with many others in preparation or with research underway. The social enterprise company’s activities are now nationwide with projects covering many of the major conurbations, where their focus on urban tree management is very appropriate.
Determinations of pH, conductivity, ion concentration, redox potential and dissolved oxygen are common analyses in most laboratories. However the measurement accuracy is dependent on the quality and operation of the solutions used for sensor calibration and maintenance.
ABPmer has been contracted by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to undertake the scoping phase for the South Inshore and Offshore Marine Plans Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA).
Having played an important part in delivering the games facilities for the London 2012 Olympics, Balfour Beatty is ensuring a lasting legacy by playing a key role in connecting and engaging with the local community in East London through a number of sustainable initiatives as part of the company’s redevelopment of the iconic Aquatics Centre.