Visa, a global leader in digital payments, in partnership with the British Retail Consortium, has launched the third year of Let’s Celebrate Towns, a nationwide initiative designed to highlight towns across the UK that are fostering local innovation, economic growth,…
As Connswater Shopping Centre in East Belfast closes its doors for the final, the Institute of Place Management is calling for new thinking about the future of retail spaces. Appearing on BBC Radio Ulster, IPM’s Professor Cathy Parker reflected on…
On 19th March, Professor Cathy Parker from the Institute of Place Management at Manchester Metropolitan University, and Mark Robinson, Chair of the High Streets Task Force Board, met with Alex Norris MP, Minister for Local Growth and Building Safety, and…
At the Institute of Place Management, we are committed to leading the conversation about the future of high streets and town centres, particularly in the context of changing local government structures and the ongoing devolution agenda. We are therefore pleased…
The Crime and Policing Bill 2025 is a comprehensive piece of legislation currently under consideration in the UK Parliament. Introduced in the House of Commons on 25 February 2025, the bill aims to address various aspects of crime, policing, and…
At the Institute of Place Management, we know that a place-first approach is key to successful economic growth. It is all about activating local assets, strengthening community relations, building pride in place and having a vision that has been collaboratively…
Responding to insights from the High Streets Task Force programme – which highlighted issues such as limited capacity and capability in place management skills – the Institute of Place Management is collaborating with Manchester Metropolitan University’s Apprenticeship team to explore…
The following provides a short introduction to placemaking and place management in Canada. We have presented some key ideas about the process and dimensions of these activities. We recognise that there are areas of both practices that can provide insights…
In his first external engagement for 2025, Professor of Place Management Steve Millington will visit Turku, Finland on 15th January 2025 to deliver a keynote speech on place management and share findings from Manchester Metropolitan University and the Institute of…
Across Lincoln, remarkable transformations are happening. From the charm of quiet cobbled lanes to the innovation bubbling in cutting-edge labs, the city is alive with a buzz, an infectious confidence in its future. The story of Lincoln is regeneration, exampled…