Public Map Platform is a two-year research initiative led by Cambridge University to make places in the UK better for the people who live there
The places we live in aren't making life better for the people there. Communities are going downhill...
There’s zero opportunities for young people like me in this town.
They keep building new housing estates, but our high street is on its knees, there’s nothing to do, no jobs, no access to nature... just no reason to live here.
What’s Going Wrong?
We have planning systems that are meant to help us create places that improve wellbeing. But they aren't doing the job...
How can we improve things?
Our team believes that by integrating the voices of our diverse communities and representing data spatially on a platform accessible to all, we can enhance decision-making and resource allocation to build a better future, together.
We're running events all across the island this summer! Join us on this transformative path as we reimagine the way communities and local authorities engage, share stories, and co-create their vibrant futures.
Where Does it Start?
A place with a desire for resilience and renewal
The Isle of Anglesey is known as Gwlad y Medra (land of the can-do). While facing economic challenges, encapsulates the essence of many communities striving for resilience and renewal. The project has been welcomed with open arms by the island’s local authorities, eager to give their communities a chance to improve their wellbeing.
In a country that leads with progressive legislation
Embedded within Welsh legislation is the forward-thinking Future Generations Act; a framework to shape a better and sustainable tomorrow for the people of Wales. These conditions offer an ideal scenario and location to test our platform's potential for revitalisation and inclusive growth.
Though the project begins here, our goal transcends borders. We aspire to develop an adaptable platform that can foster community empowerment and shared progress nationwide.
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