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Institute of Place Management
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Who we are

The Institute of Place Management is the professional institute for place managers and leaders. We connect research, policy, and practice through membership, education, professional development, and knowledge exchange, supporting individuals and organisations to create thriving places and stronger communities. Join the professional community shaping the future of place here.

News

  • Let’s Celebrate Towns partners with IPM to announce this year’s shortlist at Manchester Metropolitan University
    November 5, 2026

    Let’s Celebrate Towns partners with IPM to announce this year’s shortlist at Manchester Metropolitan University


  • Manchester nightlife event explores why grassroots venues matter to places
    October 29, 2026

    Manchester nightlife event explores why grassroots venues matter to places


  • Government publishes new High Streets Strategy
    October 28, 2026

    Government publishes new High Streets Strategy


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Blogs

  • Place Leadership: the critical transformation factor no one talked about – until now.
    November 2, 2026

    Place Leadership: the critical transformation factor no one talked about – until now.


  • What does it really mean to put place first?
    October 28, 2026

    What does it really mean to put place first?


  • Music and Place: A New Priority for Research and Policy at the Institute of Place Management
    October 22, 2026

    Music and Place: A New Priority for Research and Policy at the Institute of Place Management


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Research

  • Halloween in the City: Using Experiential Events to Encourage Engagement on the High Street
    October 30, 2026

    Halloween in the City: Using Experiential Events to Encourage Engagement on the High Street


  • New JPMD special issue explores alternatives to growth-driven tourism
    October 5, 2026

    New JPMD special issue explores alternatives to growth-driven tourism


  • New JPMD Paper Explores How Arts Can Strengthen Communities
    July 30, 2026

    New JPMD Paper Explores How Arts Can Strengthen Communities


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