Seaside towns have a rich history, iconic architecture, and strong local identities – yet they also face some of the most persistent place management challenges in the UK: seasonal economies, underinvestment, and the looming impacts of climate change. At the…
The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has launched an inquiry to shape the Government’s forthcoming Small Business Strategy, due in 2025. The aim is to make recommendations that will support small businesses to contribute more effectively to the…
As 200,000 people gather this week at Glastonbury – the summit of the UK’s music ecosystem – it’s easy to believe that the music sector is thriving. But while the pyramid stage shines brightly, the base is crumbling. In response…
Africa’s rapid urbanisation and socio-economic challenges, coupled with escalating inequality (Woyo and Tafirenyika, 2024) and the impacts of climate change, suggest the critical importance of sustainable placemaking. Urban spaces across the continent are increasingly pressured to respond to complex issues…
Safety measures in Turku City Centre Safety and security are about more than just police presence, security guards, and other traditional methods. Collaboration between different stakeholders fosters dialogue, generates new ideas, and enhances the operations of all actors in the…
The Rise of the TikTok Cities: Why digital visibility is a clear strategic asset for places What makes a city stand out in a crowded world? According to James Child, Head of Research from ING Media, it’s not infrastructure plans…
The Institute of Place Management is pleased to confirm that Dr Lucy Montague will represent Manchester Metropolitan University at an upcoming roundtable hosted by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on New Towns. The session, organised by the APPG secretariat, will take…
Just weeks after the local elections and amid growing momentum for local government reorganisation, the Institute of Place Management convened a national online event to explore a critical question: What role should town centres play in the UK’s evolving devolution…
Just weeks after the local elections and amid growing momentum for local government reorganisation, the Institute of Place Management convened a national online event to explore a critical question: What role should town centres play in the UK’s evolving devolution…
In this timely and thought-provoking piece, Jean Ball SFIPM explores the evolving – and often contested – meanings of the words ‘Place’ and ‘Local’ in the context of placemaking, devolution, and civic participation. Drawing on recent IPM roundtable discussions and…