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In our latest podcast, we speak with Julia Baker and Tanith Cook of Mott McDonald, as we discuss #biodiversitynetgain, delving into the fascinating world of biodiversity and the concept of net gain. Discover how the metric looks in practice, its potential to make and difference, and how it differs from ecosystem services.

In our latest podcast, our PR and Specification Consultant Howard Gray Interviews CEO Dean Bowie on the past 30 years of GreenBlue Urban. From the invention of the RootRain Metro to creating the world's first commercial soil cell, RootCell and through to present-day innovations within air cleaning and off-grid lighting.

Is one of the most frequently asked questions when integrating sustainable urban drainage solutions in the public realm. Our recent interview with the renowned George Warren, ex flood lead at Hammersmith & Fulham and GLA, now Anglian Water highlights the ongoing requirement for partnership with local authorities to tackle adoption and maintenance barriers and break the lack of understanding to encourage nature-based solutions for the benefit of all and support climate adaption.

MultiFunctional SuDS: The Challenges and Solutions with Johnny Phillips, United Utilities by GreenBlue Urban

Understanding Biodiversity Requirements – Urban Greening Factor and Biodiversity Net Gain by GreenBlue Urban

Discussing Urban Tree Choices and Constraints with John Parker by GreenBlue Urban

Charlotte was fortunate to catch up with friend and passionate advocate for quality trees Tim Arkell, Principle Landscape Architect of Waterman Group. Tim was instrumental in delivering the landscape design of the Graven Hill site – 1,900 new homes featured on Grand Designs, Channel 4.

Discussing SuDS with Max Anderson, Product Manager at Innovyze by GreenBlue Urban

Thanks to the multidisciplinary and cross border cooperation fostered by the EU Interreg Water Resilient Cities project, a unique Anglo-Dutch collaboration was formed between the preeminent British landscape Architects and SUDs specialists Bob Bray Associates and the Municipality of Middleburg in Zeeland, NL.

GreenBlue Urban had the opportunity to be a part of an award-winning estate regeneration scheme in Hackney, London, which has won the prestigious New London Architecture Mayor’s Prize and a RIBA National Award. The podcast with Lizzie Le Mare from Tibbalds Planning Consultancy highlights a number of key opportunities and challenges when integrating high-quality landscape to connect existing and regeneration sites.