Research

bluespace environments

carries out research into well being and its enhancement and sustainability particularly for older people, housing and neighbourhoods specialising in older people's needs, environmental planning, landscape architecture and urban design;

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.

Ageing, Vitality and Health working with the Institute of Ageing and Health for Tyne and Wear Museum's Service 2010-11 The project evaluated existing and new projects and their role in and benefits to the well being of older people.
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

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.