Research

bluespace environments

• carries out research in environmental planning, landscape architecture, urban design and older people’s housing environments;

• has in-depth participatory appraisal, interviewing and survey expertise and a variety of research skills to ensure that the richest data for the project can be collected;

• adds value to proposals and the design and development skills base of other professionals through its expertise in the engagement of communities, research and evaluation.
• In addition to research projects, Sue has presented at conferences and workshops, published in journals, books and evaluated sites for the CABE’s electronic project library.

projects

• Tranquillity Mapping National Mapping Project 2006-09 for the Campaign to Protect Rural England. The study to develop a national map for England was project managed and researched by bluespace environments for Northumbria University and included national community consultation.

• Landscape Institute Conference 2008 - Presentation of an interactive workshop on older people’s housing environments to Landscape Architects

• Older people’s housing with Northern Architecture 2007 on their HOME project.

• Green Exercise 2006-07 (Client consortium including Sport England, Gateshead PCT, Natural England). The practice worked with Northumbria University's Participatory Appraisal Unit for a client consortium to consider physical activity, the role of green spaces and the engagement of hard to reach groups.

• Public Space Vitality 2006-07 Culture N.E. and OneNE . The project for Newcastle University valuated a variety of spaces in the region for their physical qualities and the contribution made to the cultural and economic life of the community.