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Join us to see Optima Meadow in person

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Following the recent launch of our living wall façade system Optima Meadow, developed and delivered with leading UK façade supplier Sotech, we invite you to see it in person.

On Tuesday 16 July between 8.30am and midday we’ll be hosting a drop-in session in Stratford, London, where you can see the system in action and ask questions of our team. Let us know you’re coming, or just turn up on the day.

Join us!
Tuesday 16 July 8.30am – 12pm
2 Redman Place, Stratford, London E20 1JG. What3words ///from.title.sides

Biodiversity Net Gain – Solutions for Developers and Designers

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Last week, we hosted a panel discussion focusing on Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – where we deliberated the complexities of balancing development with biodiversity conservation. We debated over whether BNG could result in less than optimal nature-based solutions being delivered in urban development projects and weighed up how collaboration between developers, local authorities, environmental organisations and communities can better enhance the effectiveness of BNG and ultimately lead to nature recovery.

If you were not able to make the event or are interested in the outcomes of the discourse, the full event is available to view here. We encourage you to continue the conversation by sharing your thoughts with us. If you have a project we can support, or you’d like to learn more about how our Vertical Meadow walls can support your BNG goals, we’d love to hear from you!

EVENT | Biodiversity Net Gain – Solutions for Developers and Designers

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As this month marks a milestone for BNG – whereby all developments will have to show how they increase biodiversity by 10% in order to receive planning permission – we will be hosting a panel discussion to deliberate the complexities of balancing development with biodiversity conservation.

Whilst the concept of biodiversity net gain (BNG) has emerged as a promising approach to mitigate the negative impacts of development, it has been met with both enthusiasm and skepticism, raising critical questions about its effectiveness and long-term viability. 

Careful consideration of its limitations and potential pitfalls is crucial to ensuring that BNG does not become a mere greenwashing exercise.

Vertical Meadow will be hosting and moderating the event with experts panellists, including:  

Peter Massini | Former Head of Green Infrastructure at the GLA

Lydia Morrow | Project Director at Lipton Rogers Developments

Rosie Whicheloe | Biodiversity Net Gain Officer at the London Borough of Sutton

Donald MacIntyre | Founder at Emorsgate Seeds

Neil Harwood | Associate Director (Ecology) at Arup

Alistair Law (moderator) | Founder at Vertical Meadow

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WHEN | Tuesday 23 January, 2024 from 17.30 to 19.30

WHERE | 80 Charlotte Street, London, W1T 4QS [View on map]

Register here to attend or drop us an email hello@verticalmeadow.com.