All Outputs (4)

Valuing Wrexham's Urban Forest (2015)
Report
Rumble, H., Rogers, K., Doick, K., & Hutchings, T. (2015). Valuing Wrexham's Urban Forest. www.forestresearch.gov.uk: Forest Research

Urban forests are a valuable source of ecosystem services in towns and cities. They help us alleviate problems associated with densely packed populations by improving local air quality, capturing carbon and reducing flooding. They also provide food a... Read More about Valuing Wrexham's Urban Forest.

The impacts of mayoral governance in Bristol (2015)
Report
Hambleton, R., & Sweeting, D. (2015). The impacts of mayoral governance in Bristol

In 2012 the citizens of Bristol voted in favour of the introduction of a mayoral form of governance. This report, which stems from the Bristol Civic Leadership Project, provides a 'before' and 'after' evaluation of this change, and it identifies str... Read More about The impacts of mayoral governance in Bristol.

Urban land, planning and governance systems in Nigeria (2015)
Report
Lamond, J., Awuah, K. B., Lewis, E., Bloch, R., & Falade, J. B. (2015). Urban land, planning and governance systems in Nigeria

The narrative of rapid urbanisation in relation to inadequate planning, governance and management regimes in Nigeria is well-rehearsed. The combination of customary and colonial practices, outdated policies and plans and entrenched attitudes is typic... Read More about Urban land, planning and governance systems in Nigeria.

Valuing urban trees in Glasgow (2015)
Report
Rumble, H., Rogers, K., Doick, K., Albertini, A., & Hutchings, T. (2015). Valuing urban trees in Glasgow. Forest Research

Urban trees provide a range of services, often termed ecosystem services, that help alleviate problems associated with the high population densities found in urban areas. Urban trees improve local air quality, capture carbon, reduce flooding and cool... Read More about Valuing urban trees in Glasgow.