Neighbourhoods Green has three main areas of emphasis. It produces
best practice guidance, highlighting the contribution parks, gardens and play areas make to the quality of life for residents – including the
mitigation of climate change, promotion of
biodiversity and aesthetic qualities. It also generates a number of case studies from housing associations and community groups and offers training for landlords, residents and partners on areas such as playspace, green infrastructure and growing food. In 2011, working in conjunction with
University of Sheffield and the National Housing Federation, Neighbourhoods Green produced
Greener Neighbourhoods a best practice guide to managing green space for social housing. Its ten principles for housing green space were: • Commit to quality • Involve residents • Know the bigger picture • Make the best use of funding • Design for local people • Develop training and skills • Maintain high standards • Make places feel safe • Promote healthy living • Prepare for
climate change During 2013/14 Neighbourhoods Green will be working with
Keep Britain Tidy to support the expansion of the Green Flag Award into the social housing sector. ==References==