I almost didn't write this. Gardens by the Bay is everywhere - every travel list, every design feed.

But in person it makes an argument about long-term thinking and placemaking that feels more relevant than ever.

Kicking off the Park Life photo blog series right here in the North-West, with one of my all-time favourite spots - Mayfield Park in Manchester. It’s a brilliant example of how a forgotten corner of the city can be completely reimagined. Once a derelict rail depot, Mayfield has been reborn as Manchester’s first new public park in over 100 years.