Commissioned by Keep Emmer Green
Community group Keep Emmer Green (KEG) have been campaigning to save the site of the former Reading Golf Course from housing development. They want to reclaim it for nature and the local community and asked me to carry out research and make recommendations.
I came up with the idea of transforming the disused golf course into an arboretum, incorporating a range of facilities to boost wellbeing a well as the local environment and economy.
Read the full report based on my research and recommendations
My work supporting the Climate Change Emergency and Biodiversity Action plans in Reading meant I was well placed to take on this challenge. It was a pleasure to work with the local residents who are enthusiastic about not only saving this valuable green space but enhancing it for the health and well-being of all.
KEG is keen to hear your views on the proposal – you can share them here.