St Giles Square, London
St Giles Square, London The area of London known as St. Giles is ancient – probably dating back to the Saxon times. Chequered in history, it was an impoverished area for many centuries, peopled by immigrants and refugees, and many of the criminal fraternity. Known as the “Rookery”, in this iconic slum, the Great Plague […]
St Peter’s Square
St Peter’s Square Creating an Northern Powerhouse isn’t just about the grey infrastructure and nowhere is this more evident than across Greater Manchester. GreenBlue Urban have a proud track record of working with partners across the GMCA to deliver quality urban tree planting in a variety of complex contexts. This is aptly illustrated with installation […]
King’s Cross Square
King’s Cross Square As London Mayor Boris Johnson put it, “The regeneration of the King’s Cross area is simply incredible, with the twin jewels of King’s Cross and St Pancras stations standing proud as the gateways to an almost 70-acre site of new buildings and streets, public squares, businesses, cultural locations and heritage sites, as […]
Battersea Power Station – Green Walls
Battersea Power Station – Green Walls In 1929 Sir Giles Gilbert Scott (think red telephone box), one of the most renowned architects of his time joined the project to complete the design of London’s most iconic landmark – Battersea Power Station. With its famous circular chimneys, originally thought to be square, measuring 50 meters in […]
Wapping Wharf, Bristol
Wapping Wharf, Bristol This ongoing phased public-realm scheme has transformed a much-loved section of Bristol City, adding a vibrant feel to this community overlooking the floating harbourside, with passing boats following the opening of Gaol Ferry Steps. This has opened the pedestrianised route flowing through the heart of Bristol, allowing easy access from South Bristol […]
Cool Towns, Southend
Cool Towns, Southend In October 2021 Her Majesty the Queen accorded Southend on Sea, City Status, much to the joy of all, bringing the community closer together in what has no doubt been a challenging time for the coastal region. Located on the Southeast coast in the county of Essex, north of the Thames Estuary […]
Paddington Street, Westminster, London
Paddington Street, Westminster, London The Marylebone Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN) initiative was established in July 2016 in partnership with Westminster City Council and local stakeholders; stretching across multiple streets, weaving in and out of cafes, gift shops, the bustling high street and overshadowed by the famous BT Tower. The programmes’ mission was to improve the […]
Cool Towns, Margate
Cool Towns, Margate Margate in Kent, on the Isle of Thanet in the south of England, is a historic seaside resort. Becoming popular during the Victorian times, this town exemplifies the typical coastal urban realm – with a mixed demographic, but an ageing population. In ancient times, the Isle of Thanet was truly an island, […]
3 Central Square, Cardiff
3 Central Square, Cardiff Opened on 1st March 1967 (St David’s Day) by Princess Margaret, Broadcasting House in Llandaff, Cardiff was the first BBC Wales building to bring together the Corporation’s radio, television, news, and other functions into one site. Further expansion in 1975 along with the newly constructed drama production studios at Roath Lock […]
Broad Street Regeneration, Birmingham
Broad Street Regeneration, Birmingham The regeneration of Broad Street, Birmingham is the latest in the ambitious scheme of reinventing the City Centre. With more miles of canals than Venice, magnificent buildings, and a great industrial heritage, Birmingham has long been identified as a city with great potential for development. The extension of the Midland Metro […]