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🌿 Preliminary Results of My Study on Calgary’s Green Spaces As part of my citizen science project, I am researching the distribution of green spaces across Calgary’s districts, using median summer NDVI (Normalized Difference Vegetation Index) values. This is a project I’m working on in my free time simply because I’m interested in understanding how green spaces are distributed across our city. In the first stage, I calculated the area-weighted NDVI for each district, allowing a preliminary assessment of where green spaces are more abundant and lacking. The district boundaries were obtained from the official digital map on the city’s open data portal. 📊 See the Map Below The choropleth map shows the current level of greening across Calgary’s districts. This helps visualize which districts have a higher degree of greening and which might need more attention. 📌 Preliminary Observations: The average NDVI for Nose Hill Park and Fish Creek Park stands at 0.29, which can be considered a benchmark for "fully greened" areas. Some residential districts show similar values, such as Shaganappi (0.28), Winston Heights (0.26), and Windsor Park (0.26). These districts' golf courses within their boundaries significantly skew their NDVI values toward higher levels. In contrast, "typical" residential areas with low-rise housing tend to have average NDVI values ranging from 0.15 to 0.19. For example, Tuxedo Park has an NDVI of 0.16, while Hawkwood shows 0.18. #UrbanGreening #NDVI #CalgaryResearch #GreenSpaces #UrbanEcology #EnvironmentalData #CitizenScience #SustainableCities #UrbanAnalysis #GeospatialAnalysis #GreenUrbanPlanning #DataScience #EcologicalResearch #GIS #OpenData #rstats #QGIS #sentinel2 #remotesensing #Calgary #Alberta #Canada

Just got a postcard from Robert Ryan about the 8th Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning: Healing Place and Planet. It's happening at the University of Massachusetts Amherst from April 11-13, 2025. This conference is a must-attend! It's a great opportunity to connect with others in the field, learn about the latest research, and discuss how to advance landscape and greenway planning. #FabosConference #LandscapeArchitecture #GreenwayPlanning #UrbanPlanning #JuliusFabos

Looking for educational yet fun activities for your kids this summer? ☀️ Our latest research has revealed the top 10 educational leisure attractions that promise both learning and enjoyment. Here's where you should consider taking your young explorers: 1. Natural History Museum, London - Renowned for its vast collections of natural specimens, from dinosaur skeletons to rare minerals. 2. The British Museum, London - A comprehensive museum featuring art and artefacts from global human history. 3. Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh - A historic fortress offering insights into Scotland's royal history and city views. 4. Eden Project, Cornwall - An environmental complex with biomes housing diverse plant species, promoting sustainability. 5. The Roman Baths, Bath - An ancient Roman site with historic baths and temple ruins, accompanied by an informative museum. 6. Warwick Castle, Warwick - A medieval castle with interactive historical experiences and stunning architecture. 7. National Railway Museum, York - The world's largest railway museum, showcasing Britain's railway heritage. 8. Tate Modern, London - A contemporary art gallery in a former power station displaying modern artworks. 9. Titanic Belfast, Belfast - An interactive museum at the RMS Titanic's shipyard, telling its story through innovative exhibits. 10. Stonehenge, Wiltshire - A prehistoric ring of standing stones offering insights into ancient engineering and mystery. Each destination offers unique educational experiences that will ignite curiosity and foster learning in a fun environment. These are perfect for making summer holidays memorable and enriching! #SummerLearning #SummerHolidays #MuseumVisits #KidsActivities

Important update: The Everyday Life of Urban Monument kickoffseminar on May 7th 2024 has been moved from the Copenhagen City Hall to the University of Copenhagen, Amager, building 4a-1-60. The keynote talk: The Work of Memorials will be delivered by professor Andrew M. Shanken from University of California, Berkeley based on his groundbreaking study The Everyday Life of Memorials from 2022. Full programme: https://lnkd.in/gRddQiZd About the network: https://lnkd.in/deiGipvh To sign-up for the seminar: mail to jakobp@kk.dk Participation is free. The explorative research network The Everyday Life of Urban Monuments studies the interrelationship between monuments, cities and everyday practices. We are interested in the ideologies and functions envisioned in the monumentalization of cities as well as the reception and uses of individual monuments and monument assemblies by the general public over time. We are preoccupied with developing methodologies for tracing how the bodies of citizens and monuments interact and continuously cross-fertilize urban spaces with new meaning. And curious about the historical and geographical variations of this interaction.

A really interesting representation of how we view green space in Plymouth through data. Especially as I live and work in 2 of these spaces.

I recently sat down with James Hooper FRSA of Historic Productions to talk about where our two specialisms can work together to support projects. Whilst #heritageconsultants focus on the historic significance of buildings and their settings, James looks into the #socialhistory. Our full conversation can be read on Bidwells website (link below), but the key takeaways were: 1. Early engagement with both architectural and social history research provides the strongest foundation for successful heritage projects. "The earlier the better" is a key principle. 2. Comprehensive historical research makes projects more relatable to local stakeholders, significantly enhancing community engagement during the planning process. 3. Understanding a building's social history alongside its architectural significance leads to more informed design decisions and richer, more meaningful outcomes. 4. The creation of well-researched historical archives becomes a valuable asset that continues to benefit projects long after completion, informing everything from staff training to visitor experience. 5. This integrated approach can transform public consultation processes from technical exercises into engaging community conversations about shared heritage. 6. The research creates lasting value that extends beyond the immediate project, benefiting future adaptations and changes to the building. 7. Social history research can enhance commercial value by creating deeper connections between buildings and their users. https://lnkd.in/ehF3jAHK

New Year, New Goals: Thinking of restoring or conserving your historic property in 2025? Let us help you get started! Thinking of restoring or conserving your historic property in 2025? Whether you’re dreaming of a stunning renovation or planning sensitive upgrades, this is the year to bring your vision to life—and we’re here to help every step of the way. At Aurora Heritage Planning, we specialise in: ✅ Securing Planning Permissions for properties in Conservation Areas and listed buildings ✅ Designing Restoration Plans that respect heritage whilst meeting modern needs ✅ Navigating Regulations to make the process stress-free for you ✅ Maximising Property Potential whilst preserving its unique character 💡 Why now? The start of a new year is the perfect time to set your plans in motion. With the right guidance, 2025 could be the year your heritage property transforms into its full glory. 📩 Contact us today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward preserving history—your way. #HeritageProperty #RestorationGoals #NewYearNewVision #ConservationExperts #PreserveProgress

Want to learn more about how people value blue and green spaces in urban parks?   Check out our recently published paper in Landscape Research!   Based in Plymouth, we quantified park users' "landscape gaze" based on the views they shared on social media to better understand what aspects of the landscape they most interacted with and valued. We found interesting differences in how people value blue and green spaces in urban parks, suggesting that urban park management needs to better bridge green-blue landscapes both within, and beyond, park boundaries.   Read the full article with the link below: https://lnkd.in/efcvsPFd Sian Rees Eva McGrath, PhD Zoe Sydenham Richard Yarwood Tom Mullier University of Plymouth

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Planning and Public Housing - Hunter Living Histories Showcase 1 July 2024   The Overview   Three excellent presenters help us understand how public/affordable housing once worked, why it went belly up, and what we need to do to get it back on track.   The Presenters   Mr Joe Flood - a Principal Research Scientist and leader of housing research at CSIRO. Joe Flood is a policy, data analyst and mathematician. He has made contributions to mathematics, housing and urban economics, urban indicators, slum studies, climate change and genetic genealogy. Flood worked in CSIRO from 1977 to 1993, where he conducted about 25 research projects for every level of government in Australia during 1984-93. His research contributed to several major changes in Australia’s housing policy.   Enzhuo Gai, also known as Jason, is an architecture graduate from the University of Newcastle. With a strong background in art, Jason brings a creative and artistic approach to every project, including his wonderful work on the Broadmeadow project which he presents to us, as a wonderful inspiration of ideas and possibilities.   Dr John Mackenzie – is a consulting researcher at the University of Newcastle’s Institute for Regional Futures, one of the University’s flagship research institutes. Building on the legacy of the Hunter Research Foundation, the Institute partners with governments, industries and communities providing social, economic and spatial evidence to strategic planning and decision-making. John chairs the City of Newcastle’s Liveable Cities Committee and is a member of the Hunter Central Coast Regional Planning Panel, both of which inform key decisions in planning and housing in the City of Newcastle.    Why It Matters   Heritage and environmental groups are expressing concern at the housing issue. Everyone wants something done about getting people into affordable housing but are worried that the mad rush is trashing proper planning; they simply fear that replacing poor planning (that got us into this housing mess) is not going to be solved by more poor planning, rushed through, to get us out of it.   https://lnkd.in/eQCdphc9 #planning #housing #publichousing #socialhousing