North East
Prior and Melsonby Courts
Reconfigured and upgraded the external spaces to two high-rise blocks of flats
Our homes are so important to our quality of life. At Groundwork we regularly see how improvements to open spaces on housing estates can bring people together and transform housing into a community. In consultation with residents, we co-design play spaces for all ages, community gardens, food growing areas and peaceful green spaces to simply relax in.
We work with Local Authorities and Housing Associations throughout the UK, involving residents from the very start of the design process. What makes Groundwork different is that we don’t just walk away when the contractor has left, very often we support residents to set up gardening clubs with on-going guidance from our expert.
London
Flora Gardens
The project evolved from finding a solution to dog fouling on a forgotten patch of grass, to developing a community’s pride of its outdoor space
London
Nourish
Integrating SuDS (sustainable drainage systems) and food growing sites was central to the scheme.
Yorkshire and The Humber
Portobello Four Shops
Extensive youth engagement programme helped transform drab shop frontages into an area of civic pride.
London
Climate Proofing Housing Landscapes
The climate change adaptation measures were focused on green infrastructure principles that provided social and economic benefits
London
Millshott Close
After working alongside our landscape architects plans evolved into a new pocket park and incorporating (SuDS)