Newtown High Street
Newtown High Street Newtown Town Council and Powys County Council secured significant funding from the Welsh Government to undertake a major project that would see the centre of Newtown enhanced by a range of exciting measures to make the town Greener. Newtown High Street in Wales has a historical legacy dating back to its origins […]
Wood Street, Cardiff
Wood Street, Cardiff Cardiff, the capital of Wales, has been settled by man for thousands of years; long before the Romans came to Britain, men were living in the coastal plan south of the Valleys, utilising the plentiful fresh water from the hills and the Bristol Channel. Cardiff remained a small settlement right through until […]
Graven Hill, Bicester
Graven Hill, Bicester The Graven Hill development in Bicester stands as the UK’s premier self-build community, embodying sustainability, innovation, and community engagement. Encompassing 187 hectares, this exceptional development creatively addresses housing shortages by empowering residents to construct homes within a planned framework. Elevating the value of green infrastructure, the project promotes the significance of thoughtful urban […]
Swinton Square, Manchester
Swinton Square, Manchester Swinton Square, located in the heart of Manchester, was predominantly a concreted area suffering from urban decay, lack of green space, and a deteriorating environment. To address these challenges, a host of companies including Manchester City Council, Salford Council, Groundwork Greater Manchester, The Ignition Project, and Avison Young, as well as funding and […]
Fleet Valley Pocket Park
Fleet Valley Pocket Park Fleet Valley Pocket Park was designed as a full SuDS feature, to include tree pits for water storage. Completed in 2022, Fleet Valley Pocket Park is located above the historic path of the River Fleet, which once meandered through Camden from Hampstead Heath to the River Thames. Previously an underutilised space of […]
Bishops Stortford
Bishops Stortford The St. James’ Park development in Bishops Stortford demonstrates how innovative stormwater management can be integrated into modern housing developments. Located in a historic market town that has evolved from a Roman waystation to a thriving commuter hub, this new residential community addresses the dual challenges of rapid urban growth and climate resilience. […]
Kingsbrook Aylesbury
Kingsbrook Aylesbury Aylesbury, a market town going back to Anglo-Saxon times, has long been a commercial centre in the area. Situated strategically on the road, rail and canal network, the industry thrived and provided employment for those who lived in this bustling town some 40 miles NW of London. This position made Aylesbury ideal for […]
South Benfleet, Essex
South Benfleet, Essex Much of the UK coastline is low-lying, and with the predicted rise in sea levels, is liable to become flooded in the not-very-distant future. Many local authorities and water companies are concerned about this. They are putting in place contingency measures to cope with this potentially massive alteration to the available land […]
Gospel Hall, Compass Park
Gospel Hall, Compass Park This case study brings us back home to our very own Head Office in East Sussex. After many years of consultations and negotiations, the land adjacent to our Head Office Building and Manufacturing Plant was obtained for developing a Gospel Hall, allowing the local community to gather. In July 2019, the detailed […]
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 […]