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May 4th 2011
Neighbourhoods Green
Green Space National Forum
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Overview
1. Introduction to Neighbourhoods Green
2. Programme of activity 2011
3. How to get involved
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Introduction
What is Neighbourhoods Green?
• Partnership Initiative - Natural England, Groundwork UK, Green Flag Partnership, Design Council, Landscape Institute & Wildlife Trusts
• Importance of green space in the context of social housing
• Funded through the partnership• Builds on London pilot project started in 2003• National Influence
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Project Aims
• Develop and coordinate a national Neighbourhoods Green partnership project
• Build a knowledge and resources base
• Champion good practice and share learning and expertise
• Advocate the role of green space in place making to influence relevant government departments and encourage policy that acknowledges the role of green space in social housing
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Project Delivery 2011
• Mapping work • Green Flag Award• Natural Estates• Study Visits and Seminars and events• MPs round table• Good practice management guide• Website
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Achievements to date
• Established multi-disciplinary steering group• Embedded within housing sector through
NHF• Over 100 social landlords on board• Coverage in Inside Housing, 24 Dash• Up-to-date website – news, discussion forum,
case studies• Programme of study visits in each of the
regions
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How can I get involved
• Download the action plan• Visit the website
www.neighbourhoodsgreen.org.uk• Follow on Twitter and Facebook• Build on what works well• Promote social housing green space
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How can I get involved
Nicola Durrant
Neighbourhoods Green Project Coordintor
020 7067 1079