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LUC experts to lead discussions at Urban Greening Symposium in London

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6 February 2025

Two leading experts from LUC will take centre stage at the Urban Greening Symposium: From Pavement to Plants in March.

Tom Jonson, Director of Landscape Architecture at LUC, will speak at the event, while Senior Landscape Architect Dilip Lakhani will chair discussions.

Hosted in partnership with the Landscape Institute London, the symposium will explore how cities can retrofit existing urban spaces to boost biodiversity, sustainability, and community wellbeing.

The half-day conference, held at the Garden Museum on 3 March 2025, will unite professionals and students in landscape architecture, urban planning, and garden design.

Against the backdrop of Lambeth Green – a five-acre urban greening project transforming streets around the museum into lush gardens – attendees will examine real-world strategies to turn grey spaces green.

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LUC’s Tom Jonson and Dilip Lakhani will lead key discussions at the Urban Greening Symposium in London, exploring innovative ways to transform urban spaces into thriving green environments.

LUC’s role in shaping greener cities

Tom Jonson will join speakers from Amsterdam Municipality, Peabody, and the City of London to present case studies on successful green retrofitting.

His talk will highlight innovative approaches to integrating nature into urban design, drawing on LUC’s decades of experience in creating climate-resilient landscapes, and in particular, town centre public realm enhancement projects that we are currently working on in Ireland.

Dilip Lakhani will steer panel debates and breakout sessions, encouraging collaboration between designers, policymakers, and communities.

“Green retrofitting isn’t just about plants; it’s about rethinking how cities function,” says Lakhani.

“This event will tackle barriers to progress and spark actionable solutions.”

What to expect

The day begins with a site visit to Lambeth Junction, where a live retrofit project demonstrates practical challenges and benefits. Back at the Garden Museum, rapid-fire presentations and workshops will address topics such as:

  • Making green infrastructure accessible to all communities
  • Securing stakeholder buy-in for urban greening projects
  • Balancing aesthetics, ecology, and functionality in design

Join the conversation

Event details:

  • Date: 3 March 2025
  • Time: 9.30am–1.45pm
  • Location: Garden Museum, Lambeth
  • Tickets: £100 standard / £70 concessions (book via Garden Museum website)

Students and young professionals can access discounted rates by emailing info@gardenmuseum.org.uk.

Why it matters

With 75% of the UK population living in cities, green retrofitting offers a lifeline for improving air quality, reducing flood risk, and fostering community connections.

LUC’s participation underscores its commitment to shaping inclusive, nature-led urban spaces – proving that even the most built-up areas can bloom.

Spaces are limited. Book your ticket today and help redefine the future of urban landscapes.

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