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SOME INSIGHTS INTO WHAT I DO. Earlier today, I had the opportunity to explain some of my work. I decided to explain by providing some examples, and highlighting some interests. # I described myself as a #Genuine property expert who acts as a strategic property adviser to business(es). This includes being a coach on the 'Accelerated Growth Programme' for fast growth businesses. https://lnkd.in/eZ-B-Mw # A few months ago, a client of mine completed a Lease on a 52,000 sq ft brand new industrial asset near Newport leading to further economic development for his business and the local economy; # A few weeks ago, a client of mine 'exchanged' on a strategic parcel of land for a ‘decarbonisation project’. Conditional completion will follow (all things being well). I have outlined a Planning strategy. # Several weeks ago, I advised a restaurant client (A3 planning use) to turn away from an opportunity to lease premises in a suburb of Cardiff ……it was too heavily weighted in favour of the Landlord & the 'deal' was not reflective of the current marketplace. # Earlier this week, a UK consultancy engaged with me concerning a Placemaking Plan for a conurbation in Wales. I obliged by offering some strategic thoughts on themes that would make a difference. Seperately, I highlighted to the UK consultancy a research piece I had written a couple of years ago for the Design Commission for Wales (Design for Life II) publication (p.86) https://lnkd.in/erSQPs3n https://lnkd.in/ekaB7znj # Next Monday, as a member of Administrator CEW, I will be visiting two sites (Construction Projects) in Swansea, namely: the Copperworks and the Palace Theatre. # Finally, but not least), I mentioned that I had registered for the Wales Climate Week 2023 virtual conference https://lnkd.in/eGbB6BWH ......something that we should all be thinking about (link below).

👏Thrilled to witness the increasing acknowledgment of the value of Marine Natural Capital! 🌱Roadmaps like this are paving the way to facilitate private investment in the preservation of our essential marine ecosystems 🌊 #marinehabitats #NaturalCapitalMarkets #restoreouroceans

The UK’s diverse #marine and #coastal #ecosystems play a critical role in underpinning our economy, health and wellbeing, but they are increasingly threatened by growing pressures. #NaturalCapitalMarkets provide a route to unlock much-needed #PrivateFinance to safeguard and restore our vital marine and coastal environments. Today we’ve published a first-of-its-kind roadmap to bring us one step closer to establishing high-integrity marine natural capital markets in the UK, building on existing actions across the country. This Roadmap, funded by The Crown Estate, Blue Marine Foundation, Crown Estate Scotland, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and University of Portsmouth and developed by Finance Earth and Pollination, was co-designed through a year-long initiative involving more than 200 UK and international stakeholders. It sets out recommendations and key actions for developing high-integrity markets that can support the conservation and restoration of the UK’s vital marine and coastal environments, delivering real, measurable value to people and nature. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e6CWunsH

🎤 In just two weeks, I’ll be stepping onto the stage at the PIA State Conference to dive deep into the Sustainable Subdivisions Framework and explore the key takeaways WA can glean from Victoria’s trial. 🎤 I’m stoked to be presenting at the Challenge 1 session, titled 'We are in a Climate Emergency - How do we move the built environment of WA towards responsible climate-conscious development?' I'll be presenting the session alongside some great topics from Bill Grace, Maassoumeh Barghchi, Anthony Denholm, Emily Crosby, Iain Roy and Barbara Meldrum. 👏 With WA at a crossroads—amidst the imminent review of the Liveable Neighbourhoods policy, a surge in ESD local planning policies, new state climate legislation, and heightened public interest in issues such as housing affordability, urban tree canopy and even roof colours —there’s never been a more crucial time to learn from innovative approaches like the Sustainable Subdivisions Framework. Come along and hear how WA’s local and state planning policy frameworks can evolve to support urban development that addresses the climate, biodiversity, and human health crises.🌍 https://lnkd.in/gZ6rjGN2 #ClimateConciousPlanning #SustainableCities #ClimateEmergency #PlannersDeclare #UrbanPlanning, Dean Webster, Vicki Lummer RPIA (Fellow), Planning Institute of Australia, Council Alliance for a Sustainable Built Environment (CASBE)

If you’re interested in learning more about Nature Service Wales or want an update on progress, join Rhiannon Hardiman and myself for the webinar on 2nd July. Details below. #NatureServiceWales #WalesNatureWeek

How does the UK meet its commitment to protecting 30% of land and sea for nature by 2030? Our latest Working Paper explores how a landscape-based approach would deliver more, bigger, better and joined up spaces for nature. Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gG2w9VfK 📷 Simon Smith #30by30

There are low emission zones (LEZs) being introduced to the four biggest cities in Scotland - Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee. Enforcement of the Aberdeen LEZ is due to start on 1 June 2024 - six months away. Glasgow's has started already on 1 June 2023. The LEZs are being introduced to address air pollution in city centres, mainly nitrogen dioxide (NO2), caused by road traffic. ✅ You can enter a vehicle registration number on the official website for Scotland’s Low Emission Zones to confirm if your vehicle will comply. There are also exemptions to the LEZs, including blue badge holders. ✅ Find out more at https://orlo.uk/TOI13 ✅ The Low Emission Zone support funds for households, businesses, and the LEZ Retrofit Fund have all now resumed and are open to new applications - more information is at https://orlo.uk/R8UvE

Ditto! This plan governs the focus of multiple grant programs across several funders, and strongly influences the granting of others. The update helps us all to plan how we will collaborate across diferent organizational strengths as well to achieve these goals. Please comment!

BIG NEWS—this year, Waterfront Alliance is proud to launch our FIRST policy platform! The 2024 Waterfront and Resilience Platform captures Waterfront Alliance’s comprehensive approach to addressing these challenges through smart, just, and actionable solutions. The five categories of the platform include: 1. Climate Change, Resilience, and Adaptation 2. Climate and Estuary Education 3. Public Access to the Waterfront 4. Maritime, Working Waterfront, and Waterborne Transportation 5. Renewable Energy All our program and policy priorities are dedicated to serving historically disinvested communities and neighborhoods. Environmental Justice is not a separate policy priority for Waterfront Alliance; rather, it is embedded throughout our work and serves as the lens through which each policy priority is viewed. Stay tuned over the next few weeks as we take a deep dive into each of these five categories and the specifics of what we’re advocating for in each area of the platform! Until then, you can check out the full 2024 Waterfront and Resilience Platform here: https://bit.ly/3uInXUU

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