Creating a Greener Public Realm: Custom Planters and Seating for Saltash
Client
Saltash Town Council
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Project overview
As part of Saltash Town Council’s vision to enhance leisure and community interest in the town centre, Meristem designed and installed a range of bespoke planters and street furniture.
Goal
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.
Scope
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.
Solutions
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
Impact
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.
Visual Interest
Greenery, bold planters and signage now decorate the high street, increasing its visual appeal.
Public Comfort
The round seating and bench features provide resting spaces along the high street, encouraging residents to sit and spend more time locally.
Footfall Increase
By enhancing the visual interest and comfort factor, residents were encouraged to visit the high street and contribute to local businesses.
Green Space Enhancement
The wide array of plants and tree-supporting planters increased biodiversity and maintained the council's vision of tree canopy cover.
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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.
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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