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 ecosystem – it’s easy to…
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Placemaking and sustainability in Africa: Advancing inclusive and circular development
Africa’s rapid urbanisation and socio-economic challenges, coupled with escalating inequality (Woyo and Tafirenyika, 2024) and the impacts of climate change,…
Safety measures in Turku City Centre, Finland
Safety measures in Turku City Centre Safety and security are about more than just police presence, security guards, and other…
The Rise of the TikTok Cities: Why digital visibility is a clear strategic asset for places
The Rise of the TikTok Cities: Why digital visibility is a clear strategic asset for places What makes a city…
Dr Lucy Montague to Represent Manchester Metropolitan University and IPM at Parliamentary Roundtable on New Town Regeneration
The Institute of Place Management is pleased to confirm that Dr Lucy Montague will represent Manchester Metropolitan University at an…
Putting Place First: Rethinking Town Centres in the UK’s Devolution Agenda
Just weeks after the local elections and amid growing momentum for local government reorganisation, the Institute of Place Management convened…
IPM speakers call for ‘Place’ to be at the heart of devolution
Just weeks after the local elections and amid growing momentum for local government reorganisation, the Institute of Place Management convened…
Senior Fellow Jean Ball asks us to consider the meaning of ‘Place’ and ‘Local’
In this timely and thought-provoking piece, Jean Ball SFIPM explores the evolving – and often contested – meanings of the…
Dr Patrick Collins asks: “Who Thought That Was a Good Idea?”
The challenge of delivering inclusive, affordable, and sustainable housing is one shared by communities across the world. While the contexts…
Dr Jenny Kanellopoulou strengthens international connections with visit to Chicago Loop Alliance
Earlier this month, Dr Jenny Kanellopoulou, Senior Lecturer in Law at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Institute of Place Management,…
Ian Harvey contributes to Demos report on ‘Unlocking Housing Through Public Participation’
The Institute of Place Management is pleased to share The MIMBY Majority: How to unlock housebuilding with early and representative…
Northwich leads the way – Lessons from a Visa award-winning community
As part of its continuing commitment to sharing best practice in place management, the Institute of Place Management recently hosted…