Integrating Green Cycle Facilities: Hackney Bike Parklets
Client
Hackney Council
Location
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Products & Services
Project overview
Meristem Design rolled out a number of bike and cargo bike parklets in the Hackney area, including at Mentmore Terrace, next to London Fields Overground station. The parklets combine planters filled with native plants alongside secure bike racks, enhancing both the London cycling experience and urban green space.
Goal
To create multipurpose parklets that promote cycling, provide extra cycle storage spaces and improve street aesthetics.
Scope
Each parklet is also home to 6 planters, filled with a variety of plants and bulbs. Each planter is also topped with an upper railing, offering further space for bikes to be locked.
Challenges
The primary consideration was to design parklets that fit compactly within the area’s busy streets while remaining functional for both cyclists and pedestrians.
Solutions
Finding footpaths, pavement and other areas suitable for bike storage can be very difficult so our Parklets provide the perfect cycle storage solution, reclaiming on street parking spaces for active travel, contributing to improved air quality.
We have also installed cargo bike parking which is easily identified from regular bike parking with the use of graphic icons. Cargo bike usage is ever-increasing for both commercial use and personal use with Hackney also having recently launched a cargo bike hire scheme. These Parklets feature a lower mounting bracket which means that users can simply use a regular bike lock to lock their cargo bike safely. The Parklets are available with ramps and a whole host of other accessories to support users including graphics, signage and other modular designs.
Impact
The parklets are situated outside The Fisheries, a community driven coworking space in a 200 year old renovated warehouse, promoting a sustainable working environment. The parklets will provide an increased number of safe locations to lock bikes belonging to those both working there and commuting through London Fields station, as well as cargo bikes used by parents or small businesses in the area.
Filled with a diverse range of plants, the parklets and planters attract pollinators and bring some natural colour to Mentmore terrace. A variety of both perennials and evergreens will provide structure and greenery all year round.
Featured products & services
Parklets & Street Furniture
Parklets and street furniture help transform our streets from car dominated environments to community hubs. Providing space for people to sit and relax, parklets enhance the aesthetics of streetscapes and help connect people with nature.
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.
Maintenance
We offer a full range of maintenance services to keep your green space looking healthy and vibrant. Tailored to the unique needs of your project, our horticultural team will provide specialised plant care and maintenance from a one-off basis to a customised schedule.
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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