Owen Davies FIPM considers what the Evolution of Pride in Place Means for Placemaking Practice
A blog from IPM Fellow, Owen Davies FIPM Over the past two years, Owen Davies…
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IPM Fellow Diane Cunningham on why the High Street Strategy must include the Night-Time Economy
Author: Diane Cunningham, The Assembly Line, Fellow IPM What should be included in a new…
Prof Rowan Bailey shares thoughts on lifelong learning on the High Street
With the UK Government expected to publish a new High Streets Strategy later in 2026, the Institute…
Brendan Moffett – The countdown to 2029 UK City of Culture
As places from Grimsby to Portsmouth – and Exeter to Ipswich – line up bids…
Chris Gregory on the Future of Place Management – Reflections on a Degree Apprenticeship
By Chris Gregory FIPM As the Institute of Place Management and Manchester Metropolitan University develop…
IPM Fellow Tony Goodman says ‘Pride in Place’ Has the Right Ambition – Now It Needs the Right Evidence
The Government’s new Pride in Place programme signals a bold and timely recognition that Britain’s…
Why Clause 58 of the English Devolution Bill matters for Place Management
With the Second Reading of the English Community Empowerment Bill scheduled for 2nd September, the…
Healthy Places: Why Town Centres Must Be Part of the NHS Conversation
Today (3rd July), the Prime Minister of the UK will announce a bold 10-year plan…
Beside the seaside: Lessons from coastal towns by Diane Cunningham FIPM
Seaside towns have a rich history, iconic architecture, and strong local identities – yet they…
Who Owns Culture? The UK’s Music Roots Face an Uncertain Future
As 200,000 people gather this week at Glastonbury – the summit of the UK’s music…