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Who knows the score?
NewsPlanit’s B Lab UK recertification notification lands; the score’s in and affirms the step change - we’re now part of the upper quartile of B Corp businesses across the globe.
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Regenerative Design at UK REiif
InsightsAs a graduate attending their first UKREiiF event, I found it was an exciting and socially exhausting experience. You can sense the buzz in the air as soon as you step off the train and follow the crowds of people heading towards the docks.
Regenerative Design at UK REiif
InsightsAs a graduate attending their first UKREiiF event, I found it was an exciting and socially exhausting experience. You can sense the buzz in the air as soon as you step off the train and follow the crowds of people heading towards the docks.
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Virtual Planit unveils a brand new look!
NewsFollowing Planit’s new mission and look late last year, Virtual Planit unveils a complementary brand design.
Virtual Planit unveils a brand new look!
NewsFollowing Planit’s new mission and look late last year, Virtual Planit unveils a complementary brand design.
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Twickenham Stadium
BlogsPlanit is proud and excited to announce its work with the legendary sports venue – Allianz Stadium - the home of England Rugby. Planit’s London Studio will lead on Urban Design and Landscape Architecture.
Twickenham Stadium
BlogsPlanit is proud and excited to announce its work with the legendary sports venue – Allianz Stadium - the home of England Rugby. Planit’s London Studio will lead on Urban Design and Landscape Architecture.
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Planit turns 25
NewsThere is probably not an exact day as to when ‘this’ all started, but today we are marking the 25th birthday of Planit. Over the years we’ve been called a few variations on the theme – Planit EDC and latterly Planit IE. Soon, we will be just Planit.
Planit turns 25
NewsThere is probably not an exact day as to when ‘this’ all started, but today we are marking the 25th birthday of Planit. Over the years we’ve been called a few variations on the theme – Planit EDC and latterly Planit IE. Soon, we will be just Planit.
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Great Northern gains planning approval
BlogsThe Great Northern Warehouse scheme in Manchester has recently been granted planning approval, and we’re eager to see the proposed vision now become a reality. This is an exciting development for us, having been involved in the project from the first application in 2017 alongside the developers Trilogy Real Estate and architects Simpson Haugh.
Great Northern gains planning approval
BlogsThe Great Northern Warehouse scheme in Manchester has recently been granted planning approval, and we’re eager to see the proposed vision now become a reality. This is an exciting development for us, having been involved in the project from the first application in 2017 alongside the developers Trilogy Real Estate and architects Simpson Haugh.
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Regenerative Urbanism - Principle 1: Designing for co-evolution
InsightsHuman ecosystems, through conscious participation, can contribute to the continued evolution of living systems. Designers must work creatively with the forces of change by recognizing the continuous process.
Regenerative Urbanism - Principle 1: Designing for co-evolution
InsightsHuman ecosystems, through conscious participation, can contribute to the continued evolution of living systems. Designers must work creatively with the forces of change by recognizing the continuous process.
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Climate Emergency and Public Realm Carbon Assessment Roundtable
BlogsLast year we set ourselves a new mission – to be net positive by 2028 and work towards a regenerative future. They’re big ambitions but we know collectively we have to achieve our promise to the industry, our planet and its people. There is no alternative.
Climate Emergency and Public Realm Carbon Assessment Roundtable
BlogsLast year we set ourselves a new mission – to be net positive by 2028 and work towards a regenerative future. They’re big ambitions but we know collectively we have to achieve our promise to the industry, our planet and its people. There is no alternative.
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B Local, Be Helpful!
NewsOver 30 Manchester B Corp businesses came together with 20 plus local VCSEs this week to help realise pro-social change.
B Local, Be Helpful!
NewsOver 30 Manchester B Corp businesses came together with 20 plus local VCSEs this week to help realise pro-social change.
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Planit Now Owned by Our Team
NewsFor the last 3 years, we have been considering our business ownership succession options. Like many other business founders, we were keen to identify a succession plan that allows us to significantly reduce our majority shareholding, whilst ensuring that our loyal staff are rewarded and our clients, partners and suppliers have assurance that they can continue to rely on us as a trusted business partner.
Planit Now Owned by Our Team
NewsFor the last 3 years, we have been considering our business ownership succession options. Like many other business founders, we were keen to identify a succession plan that allows us to significantly reduce our majority shareholding, whilst ensuring that our loyal staff are rewarded and our clients, partners and suppliers have assurance that they can continue to rely on us as a trusted business partner.
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Royal Albert Dock Liverpool reveals first look at plans to enhance public realm
BlogsRoyal Albert Dock Liverpool has submitted plans to Liverpool City Council to enhance its public realm. The plans focus on increasing green areas around the estate with additional planting, introducing a new suite of furniture to promote dwell time of visitors, and improving accessibility to create a more inclusive site.
Royal Albert Dock Liverpool reveals first look at plans to enhance public realm
BlogsRoyal Albert Dock Liverpool has submitted plans to Liverpool City Council to enhance its public realm. The plans focus on increasing green areas around the estate with additional planting, introducing a new suite of furniture to promote dwell time of visitors, and improving accessibility to create a more inclusive site.
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Dropping the IE
NewsLike many small businesses, it all began around the kitchen table (if it it’s not there, it’s down the pub!). We had settled on a name – nobody can remember who takes the credit – Planit. We called ourselves ‘Environmental Development Consultants’ rather than Landscape Architects, and so we started life as Planit EDC.
Dropping the IE
NewsLike many small businesses, it all began around the kitchen table (if it it’s not there, it’s down the pub!). We had settled on a name – nobody can remember who takes the credit – Planit. We called ourselves ‘Environmental Development Consultants’ rather than Landscape Architects, and so we started life as Planit EDC.
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Northern Roots Masterplan
BlogsPlanit’s Landscape Architecture team develops masterplan for Northern Roots - the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park.
Northern Roots Masterplan
BlogsPlanit’s Landscape Architecture team develops masterplan for Northern Roots - the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park.
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Planit’s Urban Design team create a new vision for Hull
BlogsHull City Council has appointed urban design practice, Planit, to lead the development of a future vision for the city.
Planit’s Urban Design team create a new vision for Hull
BlogsHull City Council has appointed urban design practice, Planit, to lead the development of a future vision for the city.
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Restorative Prison Landscapes
InsightsSociety today has little regard or understanding of what happens behind prison walls and many would argue rightly so. However, reports have shown that self-harm and violence towards other inmates and staff is currently at extremely high levels within the UK prison system.
Restorative Prison Landscapes
InsightsSociety today has little regard or understanding of what happens behind prison walls and many would argue rightly so. However, reports have shown that self-harm and violence towards other inmates and staff is currently at extremely high levels within the UK prison system.
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