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Local high streets being ‘rediscovered’ as COVID-19 sees city footfall drop by 75%

New research by High Streets Task Force shows smaller district centres saw comparatively smaller fall in visitors of 34.5%

Birdsong to virtual experiences: new project explores reconnecting citizens with their environment

GOGREEN ROUTES will bring together a consortium of 40 partners with the goal of fostering a connectedness to nature, supported by digital innovation.

Supporting our members through the Coronavirus pandemic

The article reflects on the last few months and what we have done to support members through the coronavirus pandemic

IPM successfully supports the launch of the High Streets Task Force

Last month IPM along with 12 other partner organisations, successfully launched the High Streets Task Force (HSTF). HSTF offers a host of resources and support to English high streets and town centres.

Research Seminar: The Routledge Handbook of Place, book launch

On 10th September, we will be hosting a special research seminar for the launch for ‘The Routledge Handbook of Place’. The session will be hosted by IPM Director and book editor Professor Ares Kalandides.

The High Streets Task Force renews the COVID-19 Business Resilience Survey in England

The High Streets Task Force is renewing the business resilience survey for government, to help them understand how the situation has changed and to respond to the economic impact of the pandemic in England.

IPM hosts its third International Place Leadership webinar

The webinar brought together place managers and leaders from Amsterdam, Athens, Manchester, the cities of Varaždin- Čakovec (Croatia), and Vilnius, who are all engaged in the Interreg project ABCitEs 

Summer statement - A place management perspective

IPM Co-chair Cathy Parker and Fellow of the Institute Christain Spence explore what the announcements in the summer statement mean for place managers and leaders.

IPM members contribute to the development of a sustainable tourism model for Malta

IPM members involved in 6 weekly discussions hosted by the Malta Tourism Society and the Institute for Travel Tourism and Culture at the University of Malta to develop a sustainable tourism model for Malta.

Bill Grimsey elected as Senior Fellow of the Institute

Bill Grimsey elected as a Senior Fellow, recognising his outstanding contribution to advancing local place leadership through publications and his ongoing advocacy. 

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