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Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings
Presentation / Conference
Gledhill, D., James, P., & Davies, D. Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings. Presented at 5th International Postgraduate Research Conference in The Built and Human Environment, University of Salford

Ponds have a range of ecological, social and aesthetic values. However, little work has been done to appraise the values assigned to ponds located in an urban setting. During 2004, 10 ponds were studied in urban areas of Merseyside. Standard ecolo... Read More about Urban pond: A landscape of multiple meanings.

Urban green spaces in the mid 21st century scenarios and trajectories for the future cityscapes – case study of a North European city
Presentation / Conference
European city. Presented at Urban Green Spaces - A Key for sustainable cities, Sofia, Bulgaria

Urbanization is the dominant land use change across the world. Population growth, climate change and technological change are identifi ed as three factors that have paramount importance in the historic, contemporary and future development of urban... Read More about Urban green spaces in the mid 21st century scenarios and trajectories for the future cityscapes – case study of a North European city.

Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK
Presentation / Conference
Wallbank, N., & James, P. Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK. Presented at COBRA 2010, Paris

Incorporating green areas into urban environments can aid sustainability and enhance the quality of life for those living and working in urban areas. The objective of this research is to examine the relationship between vegetation and its role within... Read More about Urban vegetation and the drivers for change: a case study of Runcorn, UK.

The role of urban green spaces in improving social inclusion
Presentation / Conference
Kazmierczak, A., & James, P. The role of urban green spaces in improving social inclusion. Presented at 7th International Postgraduate Research Conference in the Built and Human Environment., University of Salford, Greater Manchester

Urban green spaces: natural and usable?
Presentation / Conference
Kazmierczak, A., & James, P. Urban green spaces: natural and usable?. Presented at Urban Green Spaces - A Key for sustainable cities, Sofia, Bulgaria

Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach
Presentation / Conference
Gunawan, O., Armitage, R., & James, P. Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach. Poster presented at Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry Society Annual Conference 2012, University of Greenwich

There is much literature citing contributions that urban green spaces make towards human physical, social and mental well-being. However, quantitative evaluation is challenging. This research investigates Urban Environmental Quality (UEQ), which prov... Read More about Creating and index of Urban Environmental Quality: a pixel-based approach.

Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking
Presentation / Conference
James, P., Millward, A., Morrison, K., Bishop, O., & Dennis, M. Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking. Presented at Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking, Manchester

Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking Symposium Convened by Philip James, University of Salford; Alison Millward, UNESCO – UK-MAB Urban Forum; Kerry Morrison, UNESCO – UK-MAB Urban Forum; Oliver J. Bishop,... Read More about Changing urban areas using landscape scale ecological processes and thinking.