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Calvert Avenue Parklet

Creating an Urban Oasis: Calvert Avenue Parklet in Shoreditch

Located just off Shoreditch High Street, the Calvert Avenue Parklet introduces a calm, green retreat within one of East London’s most vibrant and fast-paced urban environments. Designed and delivered by Meristem Design, the parklet transforms a section of roadway into a welcoming, nature-led space for residents, workers and visitors alike.

Delivered as part of the Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN) City Fringe initiative, the project is a collaborative effort between Hackney, Islington and Tower Hamlets councils, supported by the Mayor of London. It contributes to a wider vision of cleaner air, increased cycling and more accessible green infrastructure across borough boundaries.

The parklet is designed to do a lot with a small space. It combines seating, greenery and cycle parking in a way that feels natural and easy to use, while also improving the look and feel of the street.

Modular Structure

Built in sections with a steel frame and adjustable feet, the parklet can be installed on different streets and adapted to suit varying kerb heights.

Seating for Everyday Use

With space for up to 14 people, the seating encourages people to stop, rest and spend more time in the area.

Simple, Effective Planting

Planters filled with hardy shrubs, herbs and climbing plants help soften the street, provide light screening from traffic and improve air quality.

Cycle Parking

Bike stands for up to eight bicycles make it easier for people to cycle and stop in the area.

The parklet has turned a small section of road into a well-used space for people. It shows how simple changes can make streets more welcoming and useful.

More Space for People

Replacing parking with seating and greenery creates a place where people can gather, rest and spend time.

Supporting Local Business

Extra seating helps nearby cafés and shops, encouraging people to stay longer.

Greener Streets

Planting and trees improve the look of the street and bring small environmental benefits like better air quality and biodiversity.

Encouraging Active Travel

Cycle parking and a more pleasant street environment make walking and cycling more appealing.

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Hackney Council, Islington Council and Tower Hamlets Council

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Local Authorities

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Parklets

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Parklets

Parklets help transform our streets from car dominated environments to community hubs. Providing space for people to sit and relax, parklets boost biodiversity, support businesses and encourages active travel.

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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Calvert Avenue Parklet

Modular Structure

Seating for Everyday Use

Simple, Effective Planting

Cycle Parking

More Space for People

Supporting Local Business

Greener Streets

Encouraging Active Travel

Before

After

Featured products, landscapes & services

Parklets

Fabrication

Get in touch

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