Award-Winning Green Solutions: Parklets Transforming Hammersmith Grove
Client
Hammersmith BID, Hammersmith and Fulham Council, Medidata, and the Mayor of London.
Location
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Products & Services
Project overview
Hammersmith Grove has been revitalised with award-winning parklets, turning grey parking spaces into vibrant green hubs. Designed and installed by Meristem Design, these parklets promote cleaner air, greener spaces, and cycling, contributing to the borough’s sustainable development goals.
Goal
To create accessible green spaces that enhance air quality, encourage cycling, and provide a calming environment for residents, shoppers, and businesses.
Scope
Transformation of parking spaces into large parklets, including bike parking, EV charging points, trees, climbers and planters.
Solutions
By integrating innovative and sustainable design, Meristem delivered:
Diverse and Resilient Planting
The parklets feature drought-tolerant evergreen plants, trees, and climbers that ensure year-round greenery and provide habitats for pollinators
Functional and Inclusive Design
Incorporating shaded seating areas, pergolas with climbing plants, and bike parking, the parklets encourage cycling and provide inviting spaces for the community
Sustainability Integration
Electric vehicle charging points and a dockless bike hire station promote sustainable travel options, reducing emissions
Collaborative Efforts
Coordinating with local councils, businesses, and environmental stakeholders ensured the design met both community and ecological goals
Impact
As part of a borough-wide plan to support biodiversity and improve air quality the parklets also provide
Environmental Benefits
Improved air quality and habitats for pollinators like bees and butterflies
Community Wellbeing
Green spaces offer a tranquil retreat amidst Hammersmith’s bustling streets
Cycling Promotion
Enhanced infrastructure encourages sustainable commuting options
Recognition and Awards
The project received accolades from the Mayor’s Healthy Streets Programme and the Global Good Awards for sustainability and social impact
Testimonials
These parklets not only offer green respite for workers and shoppers, but also provide vital food and homes for wildlife; so it’s great to see people, bees and butterflies are already using them.
By providing better facilities for cyclists, and making it more pleasant to be out on foot in our town centres, the Parklets are also helping to improve our air quality, so everyone stands to benefit.
Cllr Stephen Cowan
Leader of H&F Council
From discussions with businesses in the area, we know how important they feel it is to tackle London’s air quality problems. We think, therefore, that it is extremely important for us all to address the poor air quality in this very busy part of Hammersmith and play our role in improving the area.
We are delighted that the Parklets have been so well received and look forward to working with our local partners on making the Hammersmith Low Emission Neighbourhood a success as a whole.
Patricia Bench
Hammersmith BID Director
The parklets project is a great opportunity to make our office surroundings greener and to give back to the H&F community.
Christian Hebenstreit
Medidata General Manager & Senior Vice President EMEA
Featured products & services
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.
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.
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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