The contribution of trees and GI (Green Infrastructure) to creating resilient cities
Wednesday 21 November; The Pier Eight Room, The Lowry, Salford Quays
8:30am - 3:30pm - Exact timings TBC

This free, informative seminar will bring together planners, developers, landscape architects, GI professionals, housing associations and local authorities to look at how trees and other GI can contribute to creating resilient, sustainable cities for the future.

A range of speakers will showcase examples from across the globe as well as Greater Manchester highlighting how GI, both in our cities and on the urban fringe, can play an integral role in helping to address some of our most complex urban environmental problems such as flooding, vulnerability to extreme heat and poor air quality.

The seminar will also highlight the importance of GI in setting the scene for investment, strengthening communities and creating places that people want to live, work and play in.

Chaired by Marcel Ridyard, Senior Associate, AFL Architects with speakers including GMCA Green Lead Cllr Alex Ganotis plus representatives from Manchester Metropolitan University, University of Birmingham, ARUP, Capital and Centric and Planit-IE. For full details of speakers visit the City of Trees website.

The principal sponsor for this event is Hadfield Wood Recyclers.
Supported by Oglesby Charitable Trust.
Event sponsor: Greengage
Exhibitor: LK Group

Sponsorship opportunities available contact sarah@cityoftrees.org.uk