Leeds’ First Micro Wood
In March we began planting Leeds’ first Micro Wood, inspired by the Miyawaki-style of forest. The concept came from Japan in the late 70s/early 80s and was named after Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. Miyawaki was trying to mimic the conditions of an ancient forest, creating something that would grow ten times faster than a normal […]
Making Spaces for Young Women and Girls
When women and girls feel unsafe, they are less likely to use, enjoy and benefit from parks and other public spaces, particularly when alone and after dark.
Play Sufficiency
The right to play is set out in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). This an internationally binding human rights agreement with 54 articles, 42 of which set out the rights of children and young people. Article 31 of the convention states: ‘Every child has the right to rest and leisure, […]
Groundwork Yorkshire; Landscape Architects Impact Report 2021/22
We believe that working with local communities to build their resilience is vital in facing up to the challenges of a global economy and changing climate.
Breathe Easy
To help tackle the issue of air pollution around schools, we worked in partnership with Balfour Beatty on the ‘Breathe Easy’ project.
From Fashion To Landscape
Amanda’s story: Groundwork has put forward recommendations to sectors that have the opportunity to influence and inspire the changes needed, to make green jobs both a viable and vital option.
