New homes can (and must) be delivered with nature in mind

By Marcus Bate 2023-06-23T06:00:00

A ‘habitat-first’ development in west London aims to emphasise the importance of enhancing and protecting wildlife in and around our schemes, writes Marcus Bate of Mount Anvil

You may have missed World Bee Day last month (20 May), but it provided a useful opportunity to highlight how pollinators are essential to our ecosystems, yet their natural habitats are increasingly under threat by urban sprawl, climate change and pollution.

The UK’s urban intensification and the increasing pressure to make best use of finite space in our cities means that with every decision in design, placemaking and maintenance developers must commit to enhancing and protecting nature in and around their schemes – for residents, their communities and beyond.

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