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Opportunity for all? We have a plan for Greater Manchester

In Economy, Education and Living on 13.10.2016
Contributed by John Holden

We forecast 200,000 new jobs for the people of Greater Manchester in the next two decades and we need a spatial plan that meets that level of ambition.

Greater Manchester's Spatial Framework: Strengthening our Natural Capital

In Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 11.10.2016
Contributed by Anne Selby

Protecting and enhancing Greater Manchester's natural assets with the new Spatial Framework

Critical City Infrastructure: Greater Manchester

In Culture, Economy, Living and Nature on 11.10.2016
Contributed by Roger Milburn

Roger Milburn examines our dependency on the critically important physical infrastructure supporting our cities, towns and villages.

Greater Manchester's Green Deal Communities Programme 2016 – On Film

In Energy and Living on 06.10.2016
Contributed by Tina Gandhi

Watch and share our exclusive film about how Greater Manchester residents have benefitted from the award-winning Green Deal Communities Programme.

Greater Manchester's City Forest Park

In Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 05.10.2016
Contributed by Margaret Bennett

Investors needed to support the green heart of Manchester - City Forest Park – an inspiring green space and culture hub.

A plan for greener growth in Greater Manchester

In Green & blue spaces, Living and Nature on 05.10.2016
Contributed by Steve Connor

Protecting our environmental assets and planning for good, green infrastructure across Greater Manchester with the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework.

Natural Course: an integrated approach to water management in Greater Manchester and beyond

In Energy, Green & blue spaces, Living and Waste on 29.09.2016
Contributed by Mark Turner

Natural Course is a ground-breaking collaborative water management project between the GMCA, the Environment Agency, Natural England, United Utilities and the Rivers Trust.

Planning for 'Garden City Suburbs' in Greater Manchester

In Buildings, Economy, Energy, Green & blue spaces, Housing and Transport on 26.09.2016
Contributed by Steve Connor

Great places don’t happen by accident, you need a plan.

Greater Manchester's Garden City Suburbs

In Buildings, Culture, Green & blue spaces, Health, Housing and Nature on 22.09.2016
Contributed by David Rudlin

All great cities need to grow and Greater Manchester is a great city. Through a combination of urban infill and Garden City Extensions, the city has the opportunity to continue its recent growth spurt, thereby securing its position as a great European City.