Flowing Together: The Power of Community Engagement in Sustainable Design
In our rapidly urbanising world, the challenges of managing stormwater runoff and mitigating flood risks in cities are becoming more pressing than ever. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS) offer a promising solution, but their effectiveness hinges not just on technical prowess, but on something much more powerful – community engagement. If BGI is considered an […]
Illuminate Your Projects with ReLuminate: The Future of Off-Grid Lighting
In a world that’s increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, innovative solutions are emerging to meet the growing demand for clean and efficient energy sources. One such innovation is ReLuminate, an off-grid wind and solar-powered lighting structure designed to bring light to infrastructure projects, construction sites, railways, and car parks. This cutting-edge […]
Biodiversity Net Gain: what does success look like?
In recent years, concerns over biodiversity loss have intensified, leading to the development of innovative strategies to protect and restore our natural heritage. In this blog we highlight a recent podcast whereby we introduce; Julia Baker and Tanith Cook of Mott Macdonald, where we explore what Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is, how it works, and […]
Building Blue-Green Communities
In an era where environmental challenges and urbanisation are at the forefront, creating future-proofed designs that integrate sustainable practices is crucial. To achieve this, it is essential to break down silo mentalities and foster strong connections with local communities through active public engagement. This blog explores the significance of reputation and engagement in driving sustainable […]
Tackling floods, coastal erosion, and urban surface water management
Floods, coastal erosion, and urban surface water management pose significant challenges to communities worldwide. As climate change intensifies, these issues become even more critical. This was why GreenBlue Urban was delighted to exhibit at this year’s Flood & Coast event held at the Telford International Centre, attracting a myriad of industry-wide speakers, fellow exhibitors, and […]
Celebrating the 100th annual Bike Week
On your bike! 5-11 June is the 100th annual Bike Week marking a century of celebrating everyday cycling for everyone. GreenBlue Urban office is located in the beautiful High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty known for its charming oast houses but lacking in 21st-century cycling infrastructure. This leaves cyclists to brave the winding and often […]
Resources to Enable Green Infrastructure Targets
When designing a new development proposal, how many times have you received pushback with regard to how much green infrastructure is on your plans? Too little? Too much? No matter how big or small, and no matter what the current state of the plot is, we must demonstrate a measurable increase in the biodiversity fostered […]
Bringing Nature to your Doorstep
Biodiversity surrounds us in our everyday lives without us even noticing, from the birds in the trees above us, to the worms in the soil beneath the insects that fly around us and us. We live in a world where nature came first, yet with all the publicity of climate change, we still continue to […]
Green Sports Stadiums are Leading the Way!
There is no better feeling than being a part of a significant sporting event, feeling the positive outburst of support amongst the crowd. The anticipation of intense competitions, the togetherness of the chanting spectators, live sporting coverage by various platforms and the nervousness and excitement from the athletes themselves as they walk onto the arena […]
The Regeneration Generation – It’s Time!
With a worldwide focus on becoming Net Zero by 2050 (reducing our emissions by 50% to reach a pre-industrial temperature rise of 1.5 C) the focus is very much