Urban greening
As a social housing provider in Manchester, Southway Housing is lucky to own 180 green spaces within an urban setting.
With a walking / running / cycling trail around one of the neighbourhoods and involving the local community in enhancing their surroundings, these spaces have become an urban oasis for tenants and residents of Manchester as a whole.
The project has created interest from the University of Manchester and there is now a study evaluating the impact of the tree trail on older adults’ wellbeing.
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