Adding Vibrance to the High Street: Creating a Pocket Park on Bank Street
Client
Ashford Borough Council
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Project overview
As part of Ashford Borough Council’s wider regeneration efforts, this project delivered a vibrant, modular streetscape intervention along Bank Street in Ashford town centre. The installation featured colourful planters, benches, green screens, and other street furniture designed to energise the public realm. The work forms part of the council’s ongoing ‘Super 6’ programme that aims to revitalise key town centre spaces.
Goal
The aim of this project was to reimagine Bank Street as a more welcoming, green and engaging space that supports local businesses and encourages visitors to stop, meet and connect. This transformation aligns with Ashford Borough Council’s commitment to upkeeping high street perception and footfall in response to covid and shifting economic trends. evolving social and economic trends.
Scope
This project focused on public realm improvements through modular landscape features than spanned across a key stretch of Bank Street. The scope included the design and installation of bespoke planters, timber seating, green screens, and painted furniture. The interventions were designed for flexibility, allowing future adjustment or relocation as needed.
Solutions
The design approach focused on delivering improvements that could instantly enhance the character and function of Bank Street. Each element was carefully chosen to support footfall, greenery, and make the area more visually outstanding and inviting.
Modular Design
Bespoke-built elements allowed for flexibility and quick installation to respond efficiently to the council's requirements.
Greener Streetscape
Planters and green screens softened the landscape, introducing an added layer of greenery to the street.
Integrated Seating
Timber benches and street furniture features were incorporated into the layout to encourage social use and greater accessibility
Vibrant Colour Palette
Planters and street furniture were designed in bold colours to create visual interest and uplift the atmosphere of the street.
Impact
The project successfully contributed to a more attractive, people-focused street environment that supports Ashford’s visions for the high street and borough.
Increased Footfall
The creation of a vibrant and comfortable urban space encourages people to stop by and spend more time in the area.
Community Support
Positive feedback from local businesses and the community reinforced the value and impact of the intervention.
Enhanced Public Realm
The street now offers a more welcoming, comfortable, and visually engaging environment for residents and visitors alike.
Greener Urban Experience
The addition of plants and green screens enhanced the natural feel of the street, contributing to a calmer and more inviting urban environment that improves public wellbeing.
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Green Screens
Green screens, sometimes called green living screens, are vertical structures with living plants that can be installed on walls, fences or used as freestranding structures. They add natural beauty into urban environments while delivering many environmental and health benefits.
Custom Planters
Combining functionality with a style that fits any aesthetic, each planter is crafted with care to suit your location and enhance the space. Helping to add greenery to both indoor and outdoor areas, planters create welcoming spaces that benefit people, businesses and the environment.
Pocket Parks
Pocket parks are small, multifunctional public spaces that revitalise underused areas of towns and cities. The diverse green spaces create safe, social and biodiverse spots for people to relax, interact, and enjoy nature.
Street Furniture
Street furniture help transform public spaces into functional and green areas for the community. Durable, modular and customisable, our various street furniture enhances the aesthetics of the public realm, provides comfort and helps connect people with nature.
Design
We specialise in designing beautiful, sustainable urban greening solutions and products that bring nature into public, commercial and residential spaces. From concept to final design, we work closely with clients to ensure that every element is crafted to meet their unique needs, aesthetic preferences, and sustainability goals.
Fabrication
We provide high-quality, in-house fabrication services tailored to the needs of urban greening projects. Composed of skilled welders and carpenters, our fabrication team brings each project from concept to completion using precision and exceptional craftsmanship.
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