Remember seeing years ago a rank ordering of UK cities by some kind of green space to people ratio and Manchester was one of the lowest. Even that number was probably flattering as the really big green spaces are out on the edge. Definitely feels like the appetite for parks is changing, although, again I remember seeing the councils strategy is to hold the ratio constant rather than improve it as the city’s population continues to grow. Worth noting Manchester/Salford seem focused on putting new green space in the Irwell, Irk and Medlock valleys to create 2nd order flood alleviation.
Thanks - would be really interested in seeing that if you can remember where was! And makes sense on river valleys - great example of places being able to think more holistically?
I googled the MCC greenspace standard, and it’s roughly as I remember. The figures are a bit dated, but if you take total greenspace per 1000 population it’s at 0.49 hectares, but if you exclude Heaton and Wythenshawe Parks, which are on the edge of the city’s boundary the actual lived experience of most Mancunians is about 0.20 hectares per 1000, and that’s the standard they’ve set the for future greenspace as the city grows.
Remember seeing years ago a rank ordering of UK cities by some kind of green space to people ratio and Manchester was one of the lowest. Even that number was probably flattering as the really big green spaces are out on the edge. Definitely feels like the appetite for parks is changing, although, again I remember seeing the councils strategy is to hold the ratio constant rather than improve it as the city’s population continues to grow. Worth noting Manchester/Salford seem focused on putting new green space in the Irwell, Irk and Medlock valleys to create 2nd order flood alleviation.
Thanks - would be really interested in seeing that if you can remember where was! And makes sense on river valleys - great example of places being able to think more holistically?
Might have been this…https://www.mountainsnotmolehills.com/uk-cities-most-green-space/
I googled the MCC greenspace standard, and it’s roughly as I remember. The figures are a bit dated, but if you take total greenspace per 1000 population it’s at 0.49 hectares, but if you exclude Heaton and Wythenshawe Parks, which are on the edge of the city’s boundary the actual lived experience of most Mancunians is about 0.20 hectares per 1000, and that’s the standard they’ve set the for future greenspace as the city grows.
Interesting - thanks for sharing!