The Aylesbury Approach – Natural Garden Cities
Why we are doing it? This is ground-breaking, ecologically led, landscape design which is good for all parties. More biodiverse. More sustainable. Costs less to deliver. Faster to establish. Lower maintenance . Less costly to maintain. Preserves and sustains ecological systems. Produces healthier communities who are more in touch with…
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Green Light to Help Make London Greener
James Blake Associates recently got the green light to make a street in London, green. We have introduced more nature into the heart of London. This is nature enhanced, because we've included some exotic species, but only those that the invertebrates love, being scented and with nectar rich flowers, (and…
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From James Blake Associates Field Ecologist to the next David Attenborough!
Our farewell to Field Ecologist Isaac Stirling is bittersweet. Isaac has been a brilliant member of the team here at James Blake Associates – always committed in his work, and his passion for ecology. (His jokes however, leave a little bit to be desired…only joking Isaac!) We will miss him…
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Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment – A Dark Art
Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment (LVIA) has been described as a dark art; the assessor is required to make fine judgements about the impact of the proposed development, and these judgements in turn, can influence the final outcome of the assessment. But what about when LVIA literally is a dark…
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James Blake Associates Supporting Louise in her Career Development
Louise Fitzgerald - Professional Environmental Assessor Louise joined James Blake Associates in November 2016. With a master’s degree in Environmental Geography and Climate Change, and a genuine passion to develop a career in saving the planet, Louise made an instant and perfect fit for James Blake Associates. Louise’s commitment was…
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My 20 Years at James Blake Associates
This year, we are celebrating Vivienne Jackson’s 20 years with James Blake Associates. Viv is our wonderful Office Manager who always goes the extra mile, and whose attention to detail is second to none. We chatted with Viv about those last 20 years, how James Blake Associates has evolved over…
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James Blake Associates Wins RTPI Award
James Blake Associates has won a prestigious RTPI award (Royal Town planning Institute) for ‘Excellence in Planning for the Natural Environment’. This award was granted for the inspirational work carried out by JBA on the Kingsbrook development, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. This scheme is a credit to 10 years inspired work from…
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James Blake Associates Designs Britain’s Most Wildlife Friendly Housing Development
Kingsbrook is an inspirational example of how housing developments should be, and James Blake Associates has been integral to making that happen with this wildlife friendly housing development. As well as being home to 2,450 beautiful homes near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, it also offers welcoming dwelling to swifts, bats, sparrows, house…
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James Blake Associates Works to Preserve Native Poplar Trees
The first black poplar tree to be planted at Barratt Homes Kingsbrook development in Aylesbury, has taken root and children from a local school were on hand to help plant it. The Black Poplar Tree Black poplar trees are the most endangered native timber trees in the UK. The trees…
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