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What makes a brilliant green space

30-10-2025

Webinar

Case study

From the archive - explore what makes an exceptional urban green space.
Climate resilience - Green infrastructure

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Brilliant green spaces

What makes the difference between an ordinary green space and a truly brilliant one and how can we deliver more of them?

This webinar explored what makes an exceptional green space within a town or city, and brought together leading voices from design, community, and practice to explore the vision, impact, and future of urban green space.

Guest speakers:

  • Phil Askew, Peabody
  • Johanna Gibbons, J&L Gibbons
  • Maddy Gunn, Islington Council
  • Susannah Walker, Make Space for Girls, In Her Place.

Visit our events calendar to see upcoming events and to book your place.

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