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2016 CSGN Forum Delegate Survey

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Created: Monday, 29 August 2016 14:13

Following the 2016 CSGN Forum, a short survey was sent out to delegates to gain feedback on how they found the event. This information is used to help us continue to develop future events.

This year we decided to do things a little differently with a change of venue type, allocating more time for networking and holding more mobile break-out sessions and site tours. We have been very encouraged by the positive feedback we’ve been receiving informally, and so we were pleased to see that the survey feedback echoes much of what we were being told.

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Greenspace Funding

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Created: Monday, 22 August 2016 14:45

Applications open for transformational green initiatives in the central belt.

Green projects can bid for a share of £400,000 to enhance woodlands and green infrastructure, boost active travel and encourage community growing.

Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has confirmed the latest phase of Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) funding is now open for bids.

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CSGN Baseline Update 2015

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Created: Monday, 01 August 2016 10:07

This report is an update of the 2010 Baseline Report in 2011. It is the first of our intended five yearly reviews of the key indicators. These indicators were selected through consultation with data providers and CSGN partners. The suitability of the indicators was reviewed with assistance of this group and subsequently ratified in 2014.

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Central Scotland Green Network Unveils ‘Growing Awareness’ Book

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Created: Tuesday, 12 July 2016 12:03

Europe’s largest greenspace initiative, the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN), has just released a visionary book which brings together the views of leading experts from across the globe, to inspire the transformation of central Scotland for future generations.

‘Growing Awareness - How green consciousness can change perceptions and places’ edited by Professor Brian Evans, Head of Urbanism at The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), and Sue Evans, Head of Development at CSGN, focuses on the landscape and physical environment of cities and regions today and in the future. 

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16-Year-Old Scottish Film Maker Set to Follow in the Footsteps of John Muir

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Created: Thursday, 30 June 2016 09:16

A 16-year-old Scottish film maker is set to follow in the footsteps of John Muir as he creates a short film on the world renowned environmentalist.

Zeki Basan, from Speyside, is planning to walk all 134 miles of the John Muir Way and make a short film of his experiences to inspire others to make the journey and learn a little bit more about the nature around them.

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Green Forum Celebrates Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design

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Created: Thursday, 23 June 2016 13:56

International speakers included Wayne Hemmingway, Andrew Grant and René Sommer Lindsay

CSGN Forum presentation videos are now online

This week Glasgow played host to a green conference looking at the central role of artists, architects and designers in creating vibrant places for people to live and enjoy.

The sixth annual forum of the CSGN, in partnership with The Glasgow School of Art (GSA), featured contributions from acclaimed designers, architects and artists from across the globe including urban design champion, Wayne Hemingway, international landscape architect, Andrew Grant, and Copenhagen-based architect, René Sommer Lindsay.

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