HOW will Covid and its long-term impact on our behaviour and wellbeing affect the future of our city? And how should we plan for it?
That’s the fascinating and very timely subject of an online meeting being organised by Salisbury Civic Society, along with our Neighbourhood Plan team and Wiltshire Creative.
Starting at 7pm on Wednesday (21st) it will cover the impact of trends such as online shopping and working from home which have really taken off during the pandemic.
It will also look at the value of connecting with nature close to home and bringing it into the heart of the city.
Taking part will be a panel of experts including architects and developers working on the Biophilic Living Project - an urban regeneration project in Swansea.
It involves a mixed-used development including affordable homes and workspace alongside a community farm, right in the heart of the city, with the aim of combating urban isolation and social exclusion.
I’ve had a quick look online and it sounds like a wonderful idea, though where on earth you’d put a farm in central Salisbury is another matter!
But the principle of interweaving development, nature and wildlife to the benefit of all is obviously relevant to our own River Park project, part of the flood-proofing Maltings redevelopment.
Also on Wednesday’s panel will be the consultant leading the Neighbourhood Plan, Andrea Pellegram, and city council leader Jeremy Nettle.
Audience members will be able to submit questions live online during the event.
You need to book, but it’s free, via the Wiltshire Creative website.
I hope they get a good turnout.
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