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Here are a few images from the hybrid planning application that we submitted on behalf of Hulme Community Garden Centre. We have just found out that the application has been successful, which is great news. The application included change of use of the existing site, full planning permission for a hot and a cold poly tunnel, a covered store and a secure lock up unit. Outline permission was sort for a new shop, a new workshop and a cob office.

We recently held a design camp to progress the design of the bakery and shop. This involved a brilliant presentation by Franny about her love of vintage design and reclaiming and restoring furniture from French markets! We then split into 3 working group: One for the bakery - this involved all the technical issues to do with ovens and working areas; Another group concentrated on the interior of the shop and how the layout would incorporate space for staff and customers; the last group worked on the exterior of the shop and the window display.

We have been developing a Vision document that sets out the aspirations for “The New Bolton Woods - a thriving village with all its own amenities.” This document sets out URBED's design brief for developing a masterplan for the area. We have started a series of public workshops to engage the community about what they want to see in the new Bolton Woods.

Going Dutch: new homes, new travel arrangements in the Netherlands

Who: The speaker will be Richard Armitage CMILT, Chair, Cycling Forum, Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport

When: Tuesday 1st May 2012 - 7pm

Where: Friends Meeting House, Mount Street, Manchester M2 5NS

Greater Manchester Cycling Campaign hosts a special presentation. Take a photographic tour of new housing in three Dutch cities and discover how people get around these new developments. Followed by discussion and debate.

URBED were commissioned to design a bus tour to show MMU Art students around Manchester. We took in areas of historical and cultural importance as well as less well known sites of interest and explored Manchester's varied urban environments. Our Bus will be making another appearance for Unit X on the 31st May, for information please email emily@urbed.coop

Icknield Port Loop was featured in the Birmingham Mail on Saturday. Please click the link to read the full story. The paper featured one of the images URBED produced for the Design & Access Statement. The others are also shown below. The proposal is currently awaiting a decision for outline planning permission.

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