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 process for planning our places should be accessible, engaging and empowering
This project seeks to transform the UK planning system to make this a reality.
Why Are We Doing This?
Planning is intended to help us design and organise spaces where we can thrive, but it has consistently been falling short...
What Are We Doing?
We’re using open mapping processes to enable communities to show what’s important to them, and to have a voice in how their spaces are designed and developed.
Where Are We Doing It?
For many reasons, we’ve chosen Ynys Môn / The Isle of Anglesey as the place to develop this project.
Latest Blog
A Postcard from Ynys Môn.
As a ‘Bard’ working on the Public Map Project over the summer, I used the humble postcard as a starting point for conversations with children and families about the good places on Ynys Môn. I discovered a deepfelt passion for the Island and desire to protect its unique landscape, shared by visitors and locals alike, while hearing inspirational stories of family, community resilience, and connection to place.
Latest News
Job Alert - Seeking Community Mappers for 2025
The community mappers will work in schools, leisure centres and events across the area helping children and young people create data for our community made maps.
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