Reimagining Rurality

Among findings - Brits over-estimate extent of rurality (w implications for #ukhousing & #greenbelt?). Not alone tho

As parents move to cites, some Chinese villages consist only of children and grandparents econ.st/1VWpduB

How is internet shopping changing rural villages in China? 📻 bbc.in/1FMhjg1

This 1969 hometown sociological survey is a travel guide for our fast-paced times. slate.me/1R2Opss

Short Film: Plastic World - Greenhouse Farming in Kumluca, Turkey by Meeres & Hirschberg, youtu.be/WNAca4AG8U4

Multi-functional landscapes from the #grassroots? The role of #rural "producer movements" | LPFN peoplefoodandnature.org/blog/producer-… #landscapes

Harrington: housing developments combined with farming constructs 'virtual rurality'. Farming is for image. #aacrg15

Interested in submitting a Paper to the #planning for #climatechange Conf in #London on the 25/06, get in touch via DM or via our website.

Ruralism - The Future of Villages and Small Towns in an Urbanizing World CFP: sustainableurbanism.de/blog/2015/05/1…

Garden, art, utopia: Reap & Sow, new collection of extracts & images from Budapest collective, inc Radical Gardening issuu.com/katarina_sevic…

'Nature, the Past and the English Town: A Counter-cultural History', Leicester 28th May: www2.le.ac.uk/departments/ur…

Publication plans are coming along. Keep an eye out here for more updates. #rurality2015

Have you seen the ancient trees of #London? walk or cycle the @WoodlandTrust’s Ancient Tree Trail #LondonTreeWeek bit.ly/1EmSJLg

Hay festival 2015: global crises fuelling surge in nature books, says author gu.com/p/496hz/stw

Jorgensen: considering Whitehead's model of urban development, pattern of leap frogging of urban fringe

'Wilderness is an urban concept, historically rooted' Anna Jorgensen presenting @uw_abe

'Aesthetically pleasing and practical' abbeygardens being presented by Kamvasinou @UniWestminster