Thank you for visiting the #ParkPower website and to share your views on the future of London&#39;s green spaces. We&#39;ve now had over 8,000 unique visitors to this website and over 3,500 contributions . As the consultation closed a few weeks ago, our works continued, and we are now excited to announce that the London Collective have developed conclusions, recommendations and design proposals based on your feedback. The ebook will be launched at &quot;#PARKPOWER – THE FUTURE OF LONDON’S GREEN SPACES&quot; virtual event. This event is open to anyone and FREE to attend:🗓️ 10th November 2020🕑 12:30 -1:30pm🎟️ Book your place <a href="https://www.moversandshakers.uk.com/events/parkpower-the-future-of-londons-green-spaces">here</a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1604051501/projects/parkpowermap/c00667f9-fabe-4344-94b8-af3e4cb6e157.png" />The #ParkPower project is a collaboration between a diverse group of organisations that share one thing in common, a deep interest in the future of London’s green spaces. Joining the City of London Corporation, who own parks and commons from Hampstead Heath to Epping Forest, are the urban design teams of the London Collective and Dar Group, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, London National Park City, Commonplace and the mental health charity the Frank Bruno Foundation. We are hoping to have some introductory words from Frank Bruno himself, a tireless campaigner for mental health issues and one of this country’s great sporting legends. We hope to see you there!

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Green and public spaces have emerged as a critical lifeline for cities and their residents. They have proven to be timeless risk-reducing infrastructure, essential urban services, critical prerequisites for mental and health and wellbeing, and infrastructure of opportunity especially in times of crisis. Covid-19 has focused us again on the value of local communities and the role of the park in everyone’s life. Both have been transformed from &#39;nice-to-have&#39; into critical resources. As part of the London Festival of Architecture programme, this project will reimagine the future of London&#39;s green spaces as places to exercise, socialise, relax and enjoy in safety.More on your views on the future of London&#39;s green spaces The #ParkPower website has seen nearly 3,500 contributions and more than 8,000 visitors to date, and we aim to reach many more in the final weeks of the consultation. The added comments identify these aspects as the most important ones to be prioritised in the future of London&#39;s green spaces: <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1599580390/projects/parkpowermap/655b20bd-adf3-455e-982a-7f33d0681763.png" />When we look at responses by age, we can see how the majority of people would prioritise nature and animals, quiet, good seating, safer night access, public toilets, smart bins, experimental growing and children&#39;s play in future green spaces:<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1599580484/projects/parkpowermap/cd2845d0-049b-414f-8428-b09881a5edd2.png" />Finally, the majority of respondents feel positive about green spaces in London confirming how important is to protect, maintain and improve the quality of the existing ones as well as create new local areas of green space to improve access for all communities.<img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1599580710/projects/parkpowermap/f3934a73-b456-4db0-920f-42a4aaa79e8d.png" />Help us spread the wordPlease share this News item and anything you find of interest on the website on your social media accounts or by email using the buttons provided – we want to reach many more people and hear from everyone. The map will be open for you to add your thoughts until the end of September. Thank you for visiting the #ParkPower website and for sharing the links!

More on your views on the future of London's green spaces 

<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/04/manchester-to-build-first-city-centre-park-in-100-years"></a> Earlier this week, the Government announced it would allocate £23m towards a new city centre park in Manchester as part of its £900m Getting Building Fund, as part of a series of investments in outdoor spaces in response to the coronavirus crisis. The plans come as part of a huge £1.4bn improvement project near the heart of the city, which will transform around 24 acres of unused space.The new Mayfield Park , which will be located close to Manchester Piccadilly train station, will be “beautifully landscaped” and “at the centre of one of the most significant, catalytic sustainable and green regeneration developments in the UK”. The park also marks the first of its kind in the northern city in 100 years.One of the big drivers behind the focus on outside public space has been Coronavirus. Green spaces have been a crucial part of people’s wellness and resilience through the lockdown. In urban areas such as Manchester, more public outdoor green spaces can make a huge difference to people’s lives. Aimee Stimpson , the national lead for healthy places for Public Health England , said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has made many of us more aware of how much we value and rely on our outdoor spaces to support our health and wellbeing.&quot; The current pandemic is highlighting the vital importance of urban green spaces as an essential quality‐of‐life element in sustainable cities. As cities get reconfigured after the pandemic restrictions, it is now a good time to start working toward creating or improving and parks community facilities. Please keep sharing your thoughts on your local parks, and tell us what you would be excited to see in future green spaces in London.#ParkPower <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/04/manchester-to-build-first-city-centre-park-in-100-years"></a> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/04/manchester-to-build-first-city-centre-park-in-100-years"></a> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/commonplace-digital-limited/image/upload/v1596793685/projects/parkpowermap/f063228d-25e0-47ac-9586-a313fb8068a6.jpg" />The blog post is part of an original article published by The Guardian and available <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/aug/04/manchester-to-build-first-city-centre-park-in-100-years">here.</a>

Manchester will build the first city-centre park in 100 years

tell us about what's good and could be better in our green spaces and parks. This is part of the London Festival of Architecture 2020