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In this episode, Jason Williams , better known as The Cloud Gardener, shares how a lockdown balcony became a haven for biodiversity and wellbeing, leading him to the Chelsea Flower Show and a Churchill Fellowship exploring greener cities around the world.
Later, researchers Martha Crockatt and Mattia Troiano talk to Raphaella Mascia and discuss their Oxford-based work on equity of access to green space, and how social, economic and spatial inequalities shape who benefits from urban nature.
Together they reflect on what makes city greening succeed and who might be left behind.
Highlights
- 00:00 — Welcome and introductions
- 01:00 — Jason’s balcony story: lockdown gardening, biodiversity, and mental health
- 04:00 — From social media to show gardens and Chelsea Flower Show
- 08:00 — Lessons from Milan, Singapore and China: community vs private greening
- 12:00 — The challenges of “sterile balcony” policies and access for renters
- 15:00 — Greening Manchester’s alleyways and working with local communities
- 19:00 — Martha & Mattia introduce their research on Oxford’s green spaces
- 24:00 — Findings: small spaces, inequitable access, and local governance
- 31:00 — Art & Nature in The Leys: community engagement through art
- 36:00 — Reflections on interdisciplinary collaboration and next steps
Resources & links
The Cloud Gardener
Community Values in Accessible Urban Green Spaces (Project)
Art and Nature in The Leys (Event)
Learn more about the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery: naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk
The Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is interested in promoting a wide variety of views and opinions on nature recovery from researchers and practitioners.
The views, opinions and positions expressed within this podcast are those of the speakers alone, they do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery, or its researchers.
The work of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is made possible thanks to the support of the Leverhulme Trust.
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By The Leverhulme Centre for Nature RecoverySend us a text
In this episode, Jason Williams , better known as The Cloud Gardener, shares how a lockdown balcony became a haven for biodiversity and wellbeing, leading him to the Chelsea Flower Show and a Churchill Fellowship exploring greener cities around the world.
Later, researchers Martha Crockatt and Mattia Troiano talk to Raphaella Mascia and discuss their Oxford-based work on equity of access to green space, and how social, economic and spatial inequalities shape who benefits from urban nature.
Together they reflect on what makes city greening succeed and who might be left behind.
Highlights
- 00:00 — Welcome and introductions
- 01:00 — Jason’s balcony story: lockdown gardening, biodiversity, and mental health
- 04:00 — From social media to show gardens and Chelsea Flower Show
- 08:00 — Lessons from Milan, Singapore and China: community vs private greening
- 12:00 — The challenges of “sterile balcony” policies and access for renters
- 15:00 — Greening Manchester’s alleyways and working with local communities
- 19:00 — Martha & Mattia introduce their research on Oxford’s green spaces
- 24:00 — Findings: small spaces, inequitable access, and local governance
- 31:00 — Art & Nature in The Leys: community engagement through art
- 36:00 — Reflections on interdisciplinary collaboration and next steps
Resources & links
The Cloud Gardener
Community Values in Accessible Urban Green Spaces (Project)
Art and Nature in The Leys (Event)
Learn more about the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery: naturerecovery.ox.ac.uk
The Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is interested in promoting a wide variety of views and opinions on nature recovery from researchers and practitioners.
The views, opinions and positions expressed within this podcast are those of the speakers alone, they do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery, or its researchers.
The work of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is made possible thanks to the support of the Leverhulme Trust.