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Today In Play
How do we create public spaces that serve the whole community?
In this episode of 5 Minute Mind, we sit down with Peter Livings, landscape architect at Gillespies, to explore how play spaces can be designed to integrate with their surroundings and bring long-term benefits to communities.
From the rural setting of Dunbeg in Scotland—where doorstep play trails connect children to nature—to Manchester’s evolving cityscape, Peter reflects on the importance of multifunctional green spaces that balance play, biodiversity, and sustainable urban design.
Timberplay was proud to supply play equipment for Dunbeg and a small contribution to Elephant Springs, but this conversation goes beyond individual projects. It’s about best practice, collaboration, and the evolving role of play in public realm design.
Peter will be expanding on these themes at our Fostering Unity: Study Day on 20th March at Priors Hall Park, Corby—a unique event exploring the role of community in placemaking. Limited spaces remain, so book your spot now.