Kings Crescent Estate, London
Kings Crescent Estate, London Green Lanes, in north London, one of London’s longest stretches of road with a single name, is a road of great antiquity. Probably dating back to the Roman times, it has been used for centuries as a drover’s way, a wide thoroughfare down which cattle were walked into London. It was […]
Sandwich Quay – Kent
Sandwich Quay, Kent Set in the historic coastal town of Sandwich, Kent, this thoughtfully designed quayside regeneration project has hugely enhanced the area. The trees have been planted in a complete ArborSystem package, which utilizing a natural porous stone tree grate blends effortlessly with the traditional cobbled surface surround. The waterfront is a natural relaxing space for […]
Selfridges, Duke Street
Selfridges, Duke Street Selfridges also known as Selfridges & Co the high-end retail department store based in the UK was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge in 1908. The flagship store in London’s Oxford Street is the second largest shop in the UK after Harrods and opened on 15 March 1909. The 50’s saw the acquisition to the Lewis […]
Blackfriars Road, Trial Tree Pit, London
Blackfriars Road, Trial Tree Pit, London Here at GreenBlue Urban we are committed to bringing our collaborators, and indeed a wide range of interested stakeholders, a broad range of evidence-based case studies that cover situations where the ideal tree pit scenario cannot be attained. Nowhere is the fight for space and soil volume felt more […]
Greener Grangetown
Greener Grangetown A Genuinely Innovative Answer to an Escalating Urban Water Management Challenge For many older cities and towns, sustainable water management has been steadily rising up the agenda for years. Existing ageing infrastructure built for a different era and population, coupled with increased hardscape areas and roads for today’s living means that drainage infrastructure in […]
Jubilee Square, Leicester
Jubilee Square, Leicester The Jubilee Square project was commissioned by Leicester City Council as part of “Connecting Leicester” a major programme of work launched by the City’s Mayor with the aim of establishing new green corridors to link Leicester’s historic buildings and heritage sites with the modern heart of the city. The £4m scheme (part financed by the European […]
Derry City Centre
Derry City Centre The beautification of the ‘city of culture’ was a huge public realm scheme in the heart of Londonderry. With its origins as a settlement in an Oak Grove it is fitting that upgrades to the centre of Derry (Londonderry) have recognised the importance of long term planning for healthy trees. The brief […]
Bletchley, Brunel Roundabout
Bletchley, Brunel Roundabout Milton Keynes Councils’ Master Plan was to redevelop and regenerate land in and around Bletchley Town Centre building on the opportunities created by the development of east-west rail and the work undertaken in the Bletchley Fixing the Links project a series of works to up-grade the pedestrian and cyclist links between Bletchley Rail Station and […]
Islington Archway Gyratory
Islington Archway Gyratory The London Borough of Islington devoted significant time and resources to addressing the long-standing, complex challenges posed by the Archway Gyratory, a critical junction on the A1 route leading north from the City of London. Road safety in this area had become increasingly precarious, particularly for pedestrians and cyclists attempting to navigate […]
Wembley Park
Wembley Park Wembley Park has become one of London’s most iconic areas, combining entertainment, residential, and commercial spaces. The development balances modern architecture with public green spaces with the world-famous Wembley Stadium at its heart. Quintain, the lead developer, prioritised sustainability and urban greening to enhance the area’s livability and appeal. Urban regeneration projects often face the […]