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We are a B Corp certified placemaking agency delivering meaningful public realm design for complex urban regeneration projects.
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We have arrived at the Property Week ESG Edge Awards!

Our Holyrood Kiosk project is up for Outstanding Placemaking – Small Scheme, reimagining land for community benefit & environmental impact.

Proud to be among such inspiring finalists!

#PropertyWeekESGEdge #Awards #HiltonBankside
November 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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It’s awards night!

We’ll be at the Hilton London Bankside, tonight for the Property Week ESG Edge Awards.

Our Holyrood Kiosk project is shortlisted for Outstanding Placemaking – Small Scheme.

Fingers crossed!

#ESGEdgeAwards #Sustainability #HiltonBankside
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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The Nurture Garden at The Crescent Primary, East Croydon, is now open!

A sensory-rich outdoor space designed by our team in collaboration with Barratt London and children’s mental health charity Place2Be.

#LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeDesign #CalmingSpace #NatureForWellbeing
November 10, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Monthly Newsletter out now!

Read our latest stories: createsend.com/t/d-7235D076...

Subscribe for monthly updates: macfarlaneassocs.com/contact-us/

#MonthlyNewsletter #October #UrbanDevelopment #IndustrialInnovation #SustainableDesign #LandscapeArchitecture
October 29, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS

Planning approval granted for our next generation light-industrial scheme for Beyond Collaboration – Project Yellow.

Click here: macfarlaneassocs.com/news/setting...

#UrbanDevelopmentn #SustainableDesign #Wembley #Collaboration

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October 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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ELSTREE REACHES A MAJOR MILESTONE!

To learn more, click here: macfarlaneassocs.com/news/elstree...

#FairbanksStudios #Elstree #FilmProduction #UKFilm #Innovation #SustainableDesign #landscape #LandscapeArchitecture #urbandesign

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October 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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World Mental Health Day!

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthAwareness #LandscapeDesign #UrbanNature #WellBeing #MindfulSpaces #MentalWellness #GreenSpaces #DesignForWellBeing

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October 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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We’ve won!!

We’re over the moon to share that M+A has won the Most Sustainable Studio at the Pro Landscaper Sustainability and Biodiversity Awards, at the FutureScape Event.

#SustainableDesign #Biodiversity #Awards #LandscapeArchitecture #urbandesign #Innovation #Leadership #BCorpCertified
October 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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What’s inspiring us in our latest newsletter...

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To subscribe today, click here: lnkd.in/diWSKh8V

#SustainableDesign #landscape #LandscapeArchitecture #urbandesign #monthlynews #newsletter #updates

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October 2, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Join our team…

We’re on the lookout for talented Senior Landscape Architects and Landscape Architects.

Learn more about these roles: macfarlaneassocs.com/careers/

Send your CV to enquiries@macfarlaneassocs.com

#Hiring #SeniorLandscapeArchitect #Talent #LandscapeArchitect #Journey
September 23, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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We’re live at the 2025 London Real Estate Forum at the Guildhall today!

If you’re here, reach out to our Founding Director, Glen Macfarlane, to connect.

Learn more about what we do: macfarlaneassocs.com

#LREF2025 #RealEstate #Partnership #London
September 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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We are looking forward to attending the 2025 London Real Estate Forum at the Guildhall on 17th September. Get in touch with our Founding director Glen Macfarlane if you would like to schedule a catch-up.

Learn more about us: macfarlaneassocs.com

#LREF2025 #RealEstate #Partnership #London
September 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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We’ve been shortlisted for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Award in the Most Sustainable Studio category.

To learn more: macfarlaneassocs.com/news/awards/
#SustainableDesign #Biodiversity #Awards

#LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #Innovation #Leadership #BCorp
September 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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Proud to announce we’ve been shortlisted…

We are excited to announce that we’ve been shortlisted for Property Week ESG Edge Awards for “Outstanding Placemaking – Small Scheme.” 🎉

#Placemaking #Landscape #Regeneration #UrbanDesign #GreenInfrastructure #Awards #Holyroodkiosk #LowLineCommons
September 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Almost there…

We’re proud to share that the final stages of the Springfield Village masterplan are now within reach.

To explore our latest updates visit: macfarlaneassocs.com/news/

#Springfieldvillage #Landscapedesign #LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #Community
August 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Monthly Newsletter out now!

To read our recent stories, click here:
createsend.com/t/d-6320901D...

To subscribe today, click here: macfarlaneassocs.com/contact-us/

#SustainableDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #Urbandesign #MonthlyNewsletter #Chiswick #Community

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August 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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A new era begins for Chiswick!

Planning approval has been secured for a striking mixed-use development at 1 Burlington Lane.

To read more, click here: macfarlaneassocs.com/news/chiswic...

#LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanDesign #Chiswick #Sustainability #Community

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August 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Award Submission!

We’ve thrown our hat into the ring for the Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Award in the Most Sustainable Studio category.

#SustainableDesign #Biodiversity #Awards #LandscapeArchitecture #urbandesign #Innovation #Leadership #BCorpCertified
August 13, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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Pedal Power for a Greener Future!

Today, our M&A team cycled to work as part of a nationwide movement, Cycle to Work Day, promoting greener commuting.

#CycleToWorkDay #Awareness #Sustainability #TeamRide #GreenCommute #CycleForChange #bcorps
August 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Cloudy skies, but spirits high—it's still National Picnic Month!

This week, Team M+A swapped desks for picnic mats and headed to Potters Fields Park for a well-deserved team lunch in the sun.

#NationalPicnicMonth #Food #TeamPicnic #TowerBridge #London
August 1, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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Read our latest thought leadership on the topic “Is Urban Design Failing Women? A Call for Gender-Responsive Planning in London”

link: macfarlaneassocs.com/insights/fem...

#FeministUrbanism #InclusiveDesign #WembleyParkGardens #Placemaking #DesignForAll #UrbanDesign #MakeSpaceForGirls
July 31, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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The M+A team took a short walk to Elephant & Castle to reconnect with the spaces that inspire us — a real-world example of people-focused landscape design and the public realm in action

#TeamBonding #LandscapeDesign #PublicRealm #SiteVisit #UrbanDesign #TeamCulture
July 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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What’s been happening?

Explore our most recent newsletter for a closer look at what we’ve been up to!

link: macfarlaneassocs.com/news/

#SustainableDesign #landscape #LandscapeArchitecture #urbandesign #monthlynews #newsletter #updates
July 10, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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"Stop building houses. Start building Neighbourhoods." Last week, at Festival of Place in Boxpark,Wembley, the key emphasis was placed on the undeniable significance of landscape and public realm-led design playing a vital role in development. #placemaking #landscape #urbandesign #environment
July 7, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Last week at #UKREiiF2025 there was a general sense of optimism that investors are refocusing on UK real estate, with many anticipating that the market will take off when the base rate hits 4%. For now, momentum is building as more schemes begin, even if it's the lower-risk ones! #realestate
May 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM