FIRST DAY 03/02/2026
Today was the first meeting with our group members and collaborators. During the group meeting, we introduced ourselves and discussed our initial ideas for the project. This included our first impressions of the GM Ringway and our thoughts on its potential. Everyone shared their views openly, and the discussion was active and positive.

In the final hour, we met with members from CPRE and one of the founders of the GM Ringway project. They introduced the background of the project and their expectations. We also exchanged initial ideas between our group and the collaborators.

Overall, the aims of the first meeting were achieved. We look forward to working closely with the collaborators over the next four months and developing a strong project that can attract more people to engage with the GM Ringway.

Hello, I’m Yisheng Li, currently studying MArch 1 at the Manchester School of Architecture.

I’m not a professional hiking enthusiast, but I enjoy sports and I’m always happy to take part in a long-distance walk or a casual ramble from time to time. I often focus on large-scale architectural projects, so having the opportunity to explore smaller-scale installations is a refreshing and valuable experience for me.

I’m familiar with most digital design software, and I’m confident that I can contribute more on the computational and visual design side of the project. Spending weekends or holidays close to nature, especially on the outskirts of the city, is always a great choice. Therefore, I’m really looking forward to bringing new energy to the Great Manchester Ringway and attracting more people to engage with and become part of this initiative.