How Smellwalks Help Us Understand the Feel of a High Street
Ahead of our next Place Methods Workshop on 9th June at Manchester Metropolitan University, we…
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New JPMD Article Explores How 3D City Mapping Can Support Stakeholder Co-Creation
A new article published in the Journal of Place Management and Development (JPMD) explores how…
Why hotter summers are bad for the UK economy
As the UK prepares for a heatwave, we revisit research by Dr Lotanna Emediegwu (Senior…
Beyond the Car: Why the IPM Identifies Walkability as a Pillar of High Street Vitality
By Professor of Place Management Steve Millington, High streets across the UK continue to grapple…
Institute of Place Management at the Regional Studies Association Conference 2026
The Institute of Place Management is delighted to be represented at the Regional Studies Association…
New Journal of Place Management and Development articles on devolution and place management now available open access
Two new papers published in the Journal of Place Management and Development (JPMD) have been…
Universities, Art and Design at the Heart of Civic Placemaking
Today (1 October), leading figures from universities, cultural organisations and community groups gathered to explore…
Capturing the Atmosphere of the High Street
High streets don’t just function – they feel. Research by Dr Chloe Steadman and Loretta…
Research shows how Blackpool offers lessons for regeneration and leadership
Tonight (29th August 2025) Blackpool’s world famous lights will once again light up the promenade…
Disordering Atmospheres: Rethinking Place Management through Blackpool’s North Pier
Readers almost certainly will have experienced irritating piped muzak in a hotel lobby, or those…