Through extracts from our weekly team newsletters, to practice announcements and project updates, you’ll find our latest news shared here.
A two part Rise and Shine, our EMS focus for September, recap of Saddle Up at Sadler's Yard NOMA, and introduction to our new Planit Toolkit which covers all areas of practical life at Planit.
Shortlists for both the AJ Awards and the Insider Property Awards, a guided tour of Sheffield by Timberplay, Birkenhead regeneration plans submitted and winners announced for Cycle to Work Day ahead of Cycle September.
A newsletter packed full of people news, Leeds' first B Corp social, progress in Salford and Merseyside, a Standish land update, fly-throughs on site, and GM Mayor's Charity bus pull.
Rise and Shine on our travel and community targets and plans for Cycle to Work Day, awards for projects in Sheffield and Leeds, planning approval for Radcliffe Civic Hub and promotions across all disciplines.
A visit to Ladybrook Nursery learning about plant growth and cultivation, Northgate Chester's first award, a visit to Festival of Urban Landscape for Nature and People and climate emergency advice.
Rise and Shine discussing Planit's purpose, mission and vision, celebrating PLACED Academy graduates, mentoring week with Ashton Sixth Form College, a visit from Aberdeen ETZ project and planning approval for Gateshead Quays.
Rise and Shine from Lille, a new Planit Handbook, donation for Yorkshire Swim Works, a BIG WIN for Oldham, Highly Commended Award for David Oluwale Bridge, while All Saints Campus and Symphony Gardens start on site.
Rise and Shine on Planit's EMS and carbon footprint, celebrations at our Summer Party, the opening of Festival Square, progress in Lancaster Canal Quarter and planning submitted for Ashton-under-Lyne.
Awards for Wellington Place, a discussion on succession in the built environment, a new ‘inspired’ column, GM Good Employment Week and drain cover design competition winners.
More 25th Birthday celebrations, Healthy Eating Week, job vacancies and Pride month.
Rise and Shine brings a B Corp update, tune in to this month's podcast, P2C success, handful of projects planning approved, MCR Flower Festival and Khore Gardens.
Rise and Shine on a study trip in Paris, roles outside of the everyday, MIF new riverside home opening in four weeks and The Company of Society.
Jam donuts for breakfast, positive tips to help with anxiety from the team, a UKREiiF digest, Living Wage Employer accreditation, shortlists projects and the next phase for Stockport Town Centre.
A Rise and Shine covering financial advice with Chase de Vere, phase two of the Standish Project, planning permission granted for Norwich, and Plant of the Week.
For our very first episode we’re going to hear from our long-standing client and very good friend the Revd Adam Thomas; currently the director of Whalley Abbey, but with a journey to that point most of us will never get close to.
A Rise and Shine with Architects Benevolent Society, celebratory birthday messages, a new studio location for Leeds, a cultural potluck lunch and an Urban Design study trip summary.
Welcome to the Planit podcast; which shares a title with our book, ‘The Start of Something’. The title reflects the way we look at our work and the part we can play in fixing the world around us. We don’t ‘finish’ places when a project of ours completes. This marks the beginning of something.
A summary of our open studios, Stockport project win for Urban Design, London study trip summary and Sketch of the Week.
A short one this week, University portfolio presentations for our Wednesday morning Rise and Shine, spring sun in Leeds, an ambitious ride and Plant of the Week.
Rise and Shine, a stool workshop with Standard Practice and Easy Peel, and an update from our Regenerative Working Group.
Rise and Shine, Meet the Team, a study trip to Lille, Carbon Club, and submitted plans for Melbourn Science Park, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Ashton Market Square and Zodiac, Croydon.
An update on our progression to a Regenerative Practice, a first taste of our Standish Gold, Rochdale Festival and a green light for Gateshead quayside and Margarine Works.
B Corp Breakfast Briefing, progress of Sheffield City Centre Priority Neighbourhood Framework and Central Park, Liverpool Waters, shortlists for the Pineapple Awards, IWD career’s day and consultation at Whitefield.
This month’s instalment of Meet the Team, a tour with Loughborough University, Carbon Offsetting, how to deal with disappointing feedback and plant and sketch of the week!
The start of B Corp Month, 2 long service awards, recruiting in Leeds, a sabbatical and the return of The Locusts Gardening Gang!
A new role in Regenerative Practice, the all-important pancake day, a huge challenge by bike, the importance of civic spaces and plants in a Venezuelan garden.
Rise and Shine covers two final year projects from our Graduate Urban Designers, approved planning for Great Northern, Manchester, Sketch and Plant of the week.
Rise and Shine on our Purpose, Mission and Values, an update from our ‘Customer’ B Corp Working Group, Urban Design study trip to Sheffield, Sketch and Plant of the week.
Another double Rise and Shine covering the milestones of two London projects. An update from our ‘Governance’ B Corp Working Group, Meet the Team, a first for Our Town Hall’s Carbon Club, and the adoption of Civic Quarter Area Action Plan.
A double Rise and Shine from our new Graduate Landscape Architect and the Brand Agency Peter & Paul. An update from our ‘Workers’ B Corp Working Group, talking tips for Time to Talk Day, project updates including the opening of David Oluwale Bridge.
Rise and Shine on our social value when it comes to projects, more from our B Corp working groups, celebrating the Levelling Up Funds, and Sketch and Plant of the Week.
B Corp Working Groups, Place NW articles, Sketch and Plant of the week, Veganuary and a book review!
Double Rise and Shine, many congratulations on multiple promotions, our progression towards B Corp Reaccreditation, Sketch and Plant of the week and a new feature called Meet the Team.
What are you waiting for? at NOMA, festive celebrations and donations to Mustard Tree, Virtual Planit’s visual of the year and new headshot blooper awards.
Pathway to Chartership congratulations, Manchester projects submitted for planning, and all things festive!
Rise and Shine on the necessity of gardening, a first look at bespoke paving for Everton’s new stadium and public realm projects in Birkenhead.
Kickstarting the Gift of Giving for Mustard Tree, experimenting with Merseyside fog, public consultations in the North and research trips in the South.
Introducing our B Corp Working Groups, an LI Student Portfolio Award finalist and ‘Sketch of the Week’.
Construction updates across Manchester and at Everton Stadium, kick off meetings in Carlisle and ‘Plant of the Week’ — with a twist.
Financial wellbeing workshop for Talk Money Week, the return of the Planit Table Tennis Tournament, green light for the Hibiscus Rising sculpture and the submission of the proposals for Margarine Works.
Discussions on community being at the core, 20 year celebrations and a look back at our Brussels study trip.
A week of activities including: waterside maintenance, walking tours, cider making and B Corp collaboration. Plus project progress on a strategically important site to Manchester.
World Mental Health Day, Financial Wellbeing, Repotting with Green+Grounded, Liverpool Waters Dragon Boat Race, A trip to Paris and our Plant of the Week.
Welcoming new team members, wishing farewell to others, the opening of Globe Point in Leeds and a deserved congratulations to Pete as he completes his 1000 mile cycle to Oslo.
Wellington Place, Pete’s journey to Oslo, The Sod's Law Podcast, Hibiscus Rising Sculpture Exhibition our Plant of the Week.
A B Local Social, Cycle September, Northwich Development Framework, Pete's trip to #ThePlus, Patagonias big change and our Plant of the Week.
A visit to Hargreaves Foundry, submitted plans for projects in both Knutsford and Liverpool, Pete's epic cycle challenges and our Plant of the Week.
Fond farewells, Belfast Linen Quarter, Oldham bike hub, The Big Garden Party and Plant of the Week.
Mayfield visit, Sugar House Island MU4 Approval, Menopause Conversations and this week’s Plant of the Week.
The BBC North West Community Garden at this year’s RHS Tatton Flower Show, advances at Circle Square and this week’s Plant of the Week.
Congratulations to team members of five years, an opening event for East London Dance school at Sugar House Island, preparing our beds around the studio for planting this Autumn, and plant ID’ing at Liverpool Waters.
A visit to the NOMA marketing pavilion, work experience, a trip to the Tower, a Chesterfield update and a Liverpool studio instalment of Plants of the Week.
Rise and Shine on Bea’s RHS Flower Show winning garden, B Local Group meeting, Albert Square update, Scribble Stone, Plastic Free July and this weeks Plants of the Week.
A Planit Plant Workshop at NOMA, Plant NOMA, Tootal Courtyard opening and this weeks Plants of the Week.
Rise and Shine sharing Exchange Square updates alongside a discussion on soil, welcoming of new team members and this weeks Plants of the Week.
Rise and Shine on an explored Social Spaces Framework, a first-of-its kind in Manchester, a full house of Pathway to Chartership passes and a Silver Gilt medal.
The opening of Corn Exchange in Leeds, a shortlist at the Pineapple Awards and special recognition award. Ravensbourne Estate is in for planning and high-profile visitors at Sugar House Island.
A live podcast from Standish, winning Commercial Development of the Year, consultation updates, and planning in for Northern Roots.
Rise and Shine sharing our approach to the Piccadilly Garden’s Competition, a study trip to Landmark Pinnacle, community collaboration and updates on many projects.
A full Rise and Shine calendar, a note from Virtual Planit, update from Bramley Moore Dock, planning permission for Huntingdon Road and recommendations fro National Walking Month.
Successful Open Studios across the UK, and submission of Anglia Square, London on April Fool’s Day.
Rise and Shine from Colin Henshaw, a science teacher and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a key milestone in Leeds, dining pods on the River Thames, and stress-busting suggestions for Stress Awareness Month.
Rise and Shine sharing Oldham Projects updates, Unit X at PLANT NOMA, the opening of the new Buttress Studio in Leeds, and an update on Peninsula Gardens, Greenwich.
Sheffield Central Area Strategy, International Happiness Day, Salford Rise and Victoria North submissions, Leeds’ Aire Park animation and B Corp Pop Up Shop.
Wellington Place’s rich history, tips for better slumber on World Sleep Day, and a BIG Leeds update featuring five city centre projects.
North Finchley work begins, Chris Bramall’s sculptural wind mitigation trees, Lincoln Square in Manchester and Common Ground 2.
The concept of the ‘Net-Zero Northern Powerhouse’ has burgeoned since the announcement of the Government’s £4bn “levelling up” fund, designed to help cities, towns and regions improve infrastructure and skills, and fundamentally driven by the long-term transition to net-zero.
Through extracts from our weekly team newsletters, to practice announcements and project updates, you’ll find our latest news shared here.
A two part Rise and Shine, our EMS focus for September, recap of Saddle Up at Sadler's Yard NOMA, and introduction to our new Planit Toolkit which covers all areas of practical life at Planit.
Shortlists for both the AJ Awards and the Insider Property Awards, a guided tour of Sheffield by Timberplay, Birkenhead regeneration plans submitted and winners announced for Cycle to Work Day ahead of Cycle September.
A newsletter packed full of people news, Leeds' first B Corp social, progress in Salford and Merseyside, a Standish land update, fly-throughs on site, and GM Mayor's Charity bus pull.
Rise and Shine on our travel and community targets and plans for Cycle to Work Day, awards for projects in Sheffield and Leeds, planning approval for Radcliffe Civic Hub and promotions across all disciplines.
A visit to Ladybrook Nursery learning about plant growth and cultivation, Northgate Chester's first award, a visit to Festival of Urban Landscape for Nature and People and climate emergency advice.
Rise and Shine discussing Planit's purpose, mission and vision, celebrating PLACED Academy graduates, mentoring week with Ashton Sixth Form College, a visit from Aberdeen ETZ project and planning approval for Gateshead Quays.
Rise and Shine from Lille, a new Planit Handbook, donation for Yorkshire Swim Works, a BIG WIN for Oldham, Highly Commended Award for David Oluwale Bridge, while All Saints Campus and Symphony Gardens start on site.
Rise and Shine on Planit's EMS and carbon footprint, celebrations at our Summer Party, the opening of Festival Square, progress in Lancaster Canal Quarter and planning submitted for Ashton-under-Lyne.
Awards for Wellington Place, a discussion on succession in the built environment, a new ‘inspired’ column, GM Good Employment Week and drain cover design competition winners.
More 25th Birthday celebrations, Healthy Eating Week, job vacancies and Pride month.
Rise and Shine brings a B Corp update, tune in to this month's podcast, P2C success, handful of projects planning approved, MCR Flower Festival and Khore Gardens.
Rise and Shine on a study trip in Paris, roles outside of the everyday, MIF new riverside home opening in four weeks and The Company of Society.
Jam donuts for breakfast, positive tips to help with anxiety from the team, a UKREiiF digest, Living Wage Employer accreditation, shortlists projects and the next phase for Stockport Town Centre.
A Rise and Shine covering financial advice with Chase de Vere, phase two of the Standish Project, planning permission granted for Norwich, and Plant of the Week.
For our very first episode we’re going to hear from our long-standing client and very good friend the Revd Adam Thomas; currently the director of Whalley Abbey, but with a journey to that point most of us will never get close to.
A Rise and Shine with Architects Benevolent Society, celebratory birthday messages, a new studio location for Leeds, a cultural potluck lunch and an Urban Design study trip summary.
Welcome to the Planit podcast; which shares a title with our book, ‘The Start of Something’. The title reflects the way we look at our work and the part we can play in fixing the world around us. We don’t ‘finish’ places when a project of ours completes. This marks the beginning of something.
A summary of our open studios, Stockport project win for Urban Design, London study trip summary and Sketch of the Week.
A short one this week, University portfolio presentations for our Wednesday morning Rise and Shine, spring sun in Leeds, an ambitious ride and Plant of the Week.
Rise and Shine, a stool workshop with Standard Practice and Easy Peel, and an update from our Regenerative Working Group.
Rise and Shine, Meet the Team, a study trip to Lille, Carbon Club, and submitted plans for Melbourn Science Park, Sci-Tech Daresbury, Ashton Market Square and Zodiac, Croydon.
An update on our progression to a Regenerative Practice, a first taste of our Standish Gold, Rochdale Festival and a green light for Gateshead quayside and Margarine Works.
B Corp Breakfast Briefing, progress of Sheffield City Centre Priority Neighbourhood Framework and Central Park, Liverpool Waters, shortlists for the Pineapple Awards, IWD career’s day and consultation at Whitefield.
This month’s instalment of Meet the Team, a tour with Loughborough University, Carbon Offsetting, how to deal with disappointing feedback and plant and sketch of the week!
The start of B Corp Month, 2 long service awards, recruiting in Leeds, a sabbatical and the return of The Locusts Gardening Gang!
A new role in Regenerative Practice, the all-important pancake day, a huge challenge by bike, the importance of civic spaces and plants in a Venezuelan garden.
Rise and Shine covers two final year projects from our Graduate Urban Designers, approved planning for Great Northern, Manchester, Sketch and Plant of the week.
Rise and Shine on our Purpose, Mission and Values, an update from our ‘Customer’ B Corp Working Group, Urban Design study trip to Sheffield, Sketch and Plant of the week.
Another double Rise and Shine covering the milestones of two London projects. An update from our ‘Governance’ B Corp Working Group, Meet the Team, a first for Our Town Hall’s Carbon Club, and the adoption of Civic Quarter Area Action Plan.
A double Rise and Shine from our new Graduate Landscape Architect and the Brand Agency Peter & Paul. An update from our ‘Workers’ B Corp Working Group, talking tips for Time to Talk Day, project updates including the opening of David Oluwale Bridge.
Rise and Shine on our social value when it comes to projects, more from our B Corp working groups, celebrating the Levelling Up Funds, and Sketch and Plant of the Week.
B Corp Working Groups, Place NW articles, Sketch and Plant of the week, Veganuary and a book review!
Double Rise and Shine, many congratulations on multiple promotions, our progression towards B Corp Reaccreditation, Sketch and Plant of the week and a new feature called Meet the Team.
What are you waiting for? at NOMA, festive celebrations and donations to Mustard Tree, Virtual Planit’s visual of the year and new headshot blooper awards.
Pathway to Chartership congratulations, Manchester projects submitted for planning, and all things festive!
Rise and Shine on the necessity of gardening, a first look at bespoke paving for Everton’s new stadium and public realm projects in Birkenhead.
Kickstarting the Gift of Giving for Mustard Tree, experimenting with Merseyside fog, public consultations in the North and research trips in the South.
Introducing our B Corp Working Groups, an LI Student Portfolio Award finalist and ‘Sketch of the Week’.
Construction updates across Manchester and at Everton Stadium, kick off meetings in Carlisle and ‘Plant of the Week’ — with a twist.
Financial wellbeing workshop for Talk Money Week, the return of the Planit Table Tennis Tournament, green light for the Hibiscus Rising sculpture and the submission of the proposals for Margarine Works.
Discussions on community being at the core, 20 year celebrations and a look back at our Brussels study trip.
A week of activities including: waterside maintenance, walking tours, cider making and B Corp collaboration. Plus project progress on a strategically important site to Manchester.
World Mental Health Day, Financial Wellbeing, Repotting with Green+Grounded, Liverpool Waters Dragon Boat Race, A trip to Paris and our Plant of the Week.
Welcoming new team members, wishing farewell to others, the opening of Globe Point in Leeds and a deserved congratulations to Pete as he completes his 1000 mile cycle to Oslo.
Wellington Place, Pete’s journey to Oslo, The Sod's Law Podcast, Hibiscus Rising Sculpture Exhibition our Plant of the Week.
A B Local Social, Cycle September, Northwich Development Framework, Pete's trip to #ThePlus, Patagonias big change and our Plant of the Week.
A visit to Hargreaves Foundry, submitted plans for projects in both Knutsford and Liverpool, Pete's epic cycle challenges and our Plant of the Week.
Fond farewells, Belfast Linen Quarter, Oldham bike hub, The Big Garden Party and Plant of the Week.
Mayfield visit, Sugar House Island MU4 Approval, Menopause Conversations and this week’s Plant of the Week.
The BBC North West Community Garden at this year’s RHS Tatton Flower Show, advances at Circle Square and this week’s Plant of the Week.
Congratulations to team members of five years, an opening event for East London Dance school at Sugar House Island, preparing our beds around the studio for planting this Autumn, and plant ID’ing at Liverpool Waters.
A visit to the NOMA marketing pavilion, work experience, a trip to the Tower, a Chesterfield update and a Liverpool studio instalment of Plants of the Week.
Rise and Shine on Bea’s RHS Flower Show winning garden, B Local Group meeting, Albert Square update, Scribble Stone, Plastic Free July and this weeks Plants of the Week.
A Planit Plant Workshop at NOMA, Plant NOMA, Tootal Courtyard opening and this weeks Plants of the Week.
Rise and Shine sharing Exchange Square updates alongside a discussion on soil, welcoming of new team members and this weeks Plants of the Week.
Rise and Shine on an explored Social Spaces Framework, a first-of-its kind in Manchester, a full house of Pathway to Chartership passes and a Silver Gilt medal.
The opening of Corn Exchange in Leeds, a shortlist at the Pineapple Awards and special recognition award. Ravensbourne Estate is in for planning and high-profile visitors at Sugar House Island.
A live podcast from Standish, winning Commercial Development of the Year, consultation updates, and planning in for Northern Roots.
Rise and Shine sharing our approach to the Piccadilly Garden’s Competition, a study trip to Landmark Pinnacle, community collaboration and updates on many projects.
A full Rise and Shine calendar, a note from Virtual Planit, update from Bramley Moore Dock, planning permission for Huntingdon Road and recommendations fro National Walking Month.
Successful Open Studios across the UK, and submission of Anglia Square, London on April Fool’s Day.
Rise and Shine from Colin Henshaw, a science teacher and Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, a key milestone in Leeds, dining pods on the River Thames, and stress-busting suggestions for Stress Awareness Month.
Rise and Shine sharing Oldham Projects updates, Unit X at PLANT NOMA, the opening of the new Buttress Studio in Leeds, and an update on Peninsula Gardens, Greenwich.
Sheffield Central Area Strategy, International Happiness Day, Salford Rise and Victoria North submissions, Leeds’ Aire Park animation and B Corp Pop Up Shop.
Wellington Place’s rich history, tips for better slumber on World Sleep Day, and a BIG Leeds update featuring five city centre projects.
North Finchley work begins, Chris Bramall’s sculptural wind mitigation trees, Lincoln Square in Manchester and Common Ground 2.
The concept of the ‘Net-Zero Northern Powerhouse’ has burgeoned since the announcement of the Government’s £4bn “levelling up” fund, designed to help cities, towns and regions improve infrastructure and skills, and fundamentally driven by the long-term transition to net-zero.
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Planit is a Certified B Corporation™