The project aimed to offset “out of town” shopping  by drawing attention back to the high street. Increasing footfall and time spent in the town centre by expanding tree canopy cover, magnifying street-level green areas and restoring vibrance was a key objective of this initiative.

Spanning the length of Fore Street, we installed a variety of custom planters with seating features, an array of plant types and tree planters. The tree planters were installed to support existing trees along the high street.

To support Saltash’s foresight of a greener, more populated high street, we provided tailored infrastructure to meet these needs. Bespoke planters with round seating and bench features were designed and installed along Fore Street to create a more welcoming space for residents to rest while visiting the town centre. The planters were branded with black and gold colours and featured signage and text to narrate the towns history. Two of these planters were further adapted to support existing trees and increase canopy cover.

A range of plants were selected to enhance visual interest and improve air quality such as:

• Calluna Vulgaris Heather
• Carex Prairie Fire – Orange New Zealand Sedge
• Mentha Spicata Spearmint
• Clematis Montana
• Griselinia Littoralis

This project improved the visual appeal of Fore Street through the addition of our custom planters and greenery. This produced a positive impact that brought about an enhanced local interest in the area, resulting in increased pedestrian traffic, a boost in atmosphere and more footfall for town centre-based businesses.