Johns Associates has succeeded in gaining permission for a historic narrowboat basin near Guildford. The site is situated in the greenbelt and was supported by a full Environmental Impact Assessment. Once built, the basin will help the National Trust achieve its management aims by reducing the number of boats moored on the historic Wey Navigation.
Read Entire ArticleJohns Associates has recently undertaken an exciting piece of carbon assessment work for the Ageas Bowl – home to Hampshire cricket and host to a number of international cricket matches including prestigious England test matches. The Ageas Bowl is committed to taking a sustainable approach and wanted all their international matches to be carbon neutral,
Read Entire ArticleFive steps to control flooding. Managing flooding can be a difficult balance for any landowner. You need to effectively protect your land but also have a responsibility to allow the free flow of any watercourse crossing or bounding it. At the same time you’re obliged to ensure you aren’t letting water or soil flow onto
Read Entire ArticleIt’s broadly acknowledged that for a body wielding so much power, we do not know or care enough about the European Union. Our press is criticised for under-reporting and our public reprimanded for a lack of understanding. To do our bit towards bringing the issue to the forefront, we’ve pulled together some pros and
Read Entire ArticleThis book is the latest from one of the foremost thinkers on environmental justice – the idea that environmental benefits and dis-benefits are not evenly distributed through society, to the disadvantage of those at the bottom of the social pyramid. It touches on a number of key themes that really excite the team at Johns
Read Entire ArticleLondon has recently been ranked the 15th most water stressed city in the world. That alarming piece of information emphasises the certainty that the UK is not immune to the impacts of over-use of resources, increased population and stressed infrastructure. Undoubtedly there’s a role for government and regulatory bodies in driving improvements in the UK’s provision
Read Entire ArticleA team from Johns Associates recently spent a day volunteering at Abberd Brook, clearing ground for local schools to sow poppy seeds in remembrance of the anniversary of World War One. Johns have been working with the charity Friends of Abberd Brook for two years on the masterplan and implementation for the redesign of the
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