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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. You can join us here today.

News

  • IPM Place Symposium 2026 to Explore the Future of Place Management, High Streets and Communities
    May 27, 2026

    IPM Place Symposium 2026 to Explore the Future of Place Management, High Streets and Communities


  • Journal of Place Management now ranked 64th out of 293 journals internationally in Urban Studies
    May 14, 2026

    Journal of Place Management now ranked 64th out of 293 journals internationally in Urban Studies


  • IPM and RSA webinar: lessons from the Netherlands for place managers
    May 13, 2026

    IPM and RSA webinar: lessons from the Netherlands for place managers


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Blogs

  • Martyn’s Law and Markets: Balancing Protective Security Across Indoor and Outdoor Spaces by Aimee-Louise Eriksen
    June 4, 2026

    Martyn’s Law and Markets: Balancing Protective Security Across Indoor and Outdoor Spaces by Aimee-Louise Eriksen


  • Dr Michael Martin Says We Must Plan and Design Places Differently for Children
    June 4, 2026

    Dr Michael Martin Says We Must Plan and Design Places Differently for Children


  • Turning Data Insights and Analysis into Action – with IPM Fellow Ian Ferguson
    May 31, 2026

    Turning Data Insights and Analysis into Action – with IPM Fellow Ian Ferguson


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Research

  • How Smellwalks Help Us Understand the Feel of a High Street
    May 26, 2026

    How Smellwalks Help Us Understand the Feel of a High Street


  • New JPMD  Article Explores How 3D City Mapping Can Support Stakeholder Co-Creation
    May 22, 2026

    New JPMD Article Explores How 3D City Mapping Can Support Stakeholder Co-Creation


  • Why hotter summers are bad for the UK economy
    May 22, 2026

    Why hotter summers are bad for the UK economy


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