Impact

We're committed to research that impacts urban developments and sustainable environments.

Individuals and teams from Planning and Environmental Management have been or are involved in many research projects that have a significant impact.

Nature restoration

Manchester experts are using their expertise to help build and maintain strong community and stakeholder engagement in restoring post-industrial landscapes.

Social Justice

Research from the University of Manchester has highlighted how we can support socially vulnerable and climate-disadvantaged communities.

Supporting planners to understand social and spatial vulnerability to climate change

Researchers have developed a tool to illustrate the impacts of climate change on difference communities, helping to identify vulnerable groups and improve local planning responses.