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 Institute of Place Management is…
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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 times when an intimate conversation…
Managing and navigating Manchester’s Privately Owned Public Spaces: Understanding publicness
Place managers across the UK are increasingly dealing with Privately Owned Public Spaces (or POPS as they are becoming know…
Building the Future of Place Management: Register Your Interest in a New Apprenticeship Programme
As we celebrate Graduation Week 2025 at Manchester Metropolitan University, the Institute of Place Management is looking to the future…
In 100 days from now… The 9th Annual Conference of the International Place Branding Association (IPBA)
In 100 days from now, the place branding, place marketing and place management community will meet in Manchester for the…
Celebrating new graduates from the Place Management and Leadership programme
The Institute of Place Management is proud to congratulate five students who have successfully graduated from the Place Management and…
Proximity Tourism: A New Answer to Overtourism? Call for Papers
Overtourism continues to challenge regions and communities across the globe – from UNESCO World Heritage sites to cultural landscapes under…
New Research Funding to Develop ‘Tastewalk’ Methodology to Explore the Tastes of Place
The Institute of Place Management is delighted to share the news that Dr Chloe Steadman and Dr Alessandro Graciotti have…
Safety in Town Centres: Reflections from the Latest IPM Webinar
The Institute of Place Management recently convened an international audience for a thought-provoking webinar on safety in town centres, exploring…
IPM Fellow Ian Ferguson Involved in National Launch with BT Active Intelligence and pfbb UK
BT Active Intelligence and Partnerships for Better Business (pfbb UK) have launched a new insights service designed to support Business…
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 to “fundamentally rewire” the NHS…
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 also face some of the…