GP4Streets

Pioneering climate adaptation in urban environments.

Project details

Full project title: GP4Streets - Pioneering climate adaptation in urban environments

Duration: December 2024 – May 2027

Project lead for CPHWB: Dr Issy Bray

Other UWE Bristol researchers:

Research partners/collaborators:

  • University of Surrey
  • University of Bath
  • Imperial College London
  • University of Sheffield

Funders:

  • UKRI
  • National Environment Research Council
  • Arts and Humanities Research Council
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
  • Economics and Social Research Council
  • Medical Research Council
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

Project summary

Led by the University of Surrey’s Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) in partnership with the Universities of Bath, Sheffield, UWE Bristol, and Imperial College London, GP4Streets (DIY Greening Prescription for Climate Adaptation in Urban Streets) is an innovative research project funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the Maximising UK Adaptation to Climate Change initiative.

Backed by £2M in funding over 30 months, the project aims to transform urban climate adaptation strategies through close collaboration with the King's Climate Adaptation Hub, the Met Office, and several non-academic partners.

This project recognises that streets are the heart of our neighbourhoods, yet they are often the most deprived areas in terms of green-blue-grey infrastructure (GBGI). Our vision is to transform these urban spaces into resilient, sustainable environments through innovative, do-it-yourself (DIY) GBGI solutions.

View of a pavement between a building on the left and a row of trees on the right.

 

Project website

To find out more, please visit the project website.

GP4Streets

Project contact

For further information about the project, please contact Dr Issy Bray (issy.bray@uwe.ac.uk).