Simon Needle, Principal Arboriculturist and Ecologist, City Design Team, Birmingham City Council
General overview of Birmingham’s City of Nature plan, bringing more elements of the environment into the city centre and explaining the incorporation of the Future Parks accelerator
Exploring how the plan will be delivered and the pilot currently in place, discussing ESG factors and the matrix of green space
Environmental justice
Exploring the pilot’s progression over its 5-year length, which started mid-2022 and biodiversity net gain
Identifying engagement with the local community and appointing green champions, consultation taking place
Exploring the no-go area idea and responsible use of the park spaces