For decades, the way we designed drainage in our towns and cities followed a simple principle: get water away from
A ‘Super El Niño’ is set to make 2027 one of the hottest years on record, with temperatures potentially exceeding
What stood out at UKREiiF 2026, across a range of sessions and conversations, was how often different speakers and disciplines
Raingardens are designed to manage rainfall where it lands. Instead of sending water straight into underground pipes, they slow, store
Urban tree populations in cities around the world are under pressure. Despite the clear benefits trees bring, including cooling streets,
When the phrase root girdling appears in a specification meeting or planning discussion, it tends to stop the conversation cold.
One of the biggest challenges facing the urban greening industry today is how we respond effectively to the accelerating climate
Planting a tree is often framed as an act of optimism, a gesture toward a greener, more hopeful future. But
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are most effective when they are treated as a core part of urban design rather than
Designing urban landscapes that successfully support both healthy tree growth and the structural needs of pavements, pathways, and vehicle areas
For more than a decade, the UK has broadly agreed on the direction of travel for surface water management. Policy
Soil in urban environments rarely provides the conditions trees need to grow and thrive. Limited rooting space, compaction, and conflicts
Our existing urban drainage systems are being asked to do far more than they were ever designed for. Denser development,
When the phrase root girdling appears in a specification meeting or planning discussion, it tends to stop the conversation cold.
Each winter, towns and cities adopt a more festive character. Streets are illuminated, markets appear, and in many public squares
Urban environments are complex, high-demand spaces where every inch of land serves a function. Yet even in densely built areas,
As cities continue to expand and the drive for greener, more liveable environments grows, the importance of healthy urban trees
It may feel counter-intuitive to discuss heat stress as the nights are starting to turn colder, but the climate change
Urban environments are complex spaces where every inch serves a purpose, yet greenery remains essential. Trees do more than beautify
Most urban trees fail not because of poor species choice, but because their roots are starved of space and soil.
