{"id":4168,"date":"2024-11-07T15:25:02","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T15:25:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/?p=4168"},"modified":"2024-11-07T15:28:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T15:28:38","slug":"discover-an-unconventional-garden-in-the-city-centre-the-castlefield-viaduct-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.manchester.ac.uk\/bmh-sr\/2024\/11\/07\/discover-an-unconventional-garden-in-the-city-centre-the-castlefield-viaduct-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover an unconventional garden in the city centre: The Castlefield Viaduct Project"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Blog by Dr Maggy Fostier, Associate Dean for Environmental Sustainability\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"HaojunHaojun Shaui is a sustainability champion active on many fronts (see blog on reducing food waste<\/a>). He is interested in nature-based solutions and works with the National Trust.\u00a0 He shares his passion by organising educational visits of local wonders for those interested.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

In October, Haojun arranged a visit of the Castlefield Viaduct<\/a> sky garden for members of the ES team and I invited students from our Masters in Biotechnology and Enterprise to join us.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The group was guided by Beth, a master\u2019s student in Museum Management from the School of Arts, Languages, and Cultures, who is currently managing the Castlefield Viaduct project with the National Trust. Beth\u2019s expertise and enthusiasm illuminated how transforming neglected spaces into vibrant green areas can contribute to Manchester\u2019s climate resilience and community engagement. Seeing a Humanities graduate contributing significantly to urban regeneration and sustainability was inspiring.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The project has created in the middle of the city a space for biodiversity, recreation, mindfulness as well as education on biodiversity and heritage. I feel inspired by many features, as we are embarking on a project to uplift the Stopford quads to increase biodiversity and engage students and staff with these green spaces to increase well-being – a project launched and headed by Jenny Herbert<\/a>, Social Responsibility Lead for Division of Medical Education.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Find out more about the viaduct on their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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