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The Scene and Rosebank Villas Planting

Creating greener market destinations: The Scene and Rosebank Villas Planting Scheme

As part of the London Borough of Waltham Forest’s “Culture for All” programme funded by the UK government Local Regeneration Fund, Meristem Design delivered an extensive planting scheme across Cleveland Park Avenue and Rosebank Villas, connected to Walthamstow High Street. Approximately 2,000 plants were installed within bespoke planters and in-ground planting areas, including a rain garden adjacent to Walthamstow Central Station.

The work forms part of our ongoing partnership with the borough where we have helped deliver successful public realm schemes such as Juniper pocket park. The scheme enhances the space by introducing greenery that supports biodiversity, improves the streetscape and creates a more welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

The project aimed to introduce widespread planting into one of Walthamstow’s busiest public spaces, creating a greener and more attractive high street while supporting the borough’s wider regeneration goals. By integrating planting throughout the public realm, the scheme planned to improve the pedestrian experience, increase climate resilience and encourage people to spend more time in the area.

Working along the street and market space, we delivered a coordinated planting scheme that introduces greenery throughout the public realm. The planting was carefully selected to provide seasonal interest, improve biodiversity and complement the surrounding streetscape.

A Large Planting Scheme

Planted approximately 2,000 plants across 19 large planters, boosting vibrance and providing year-round interest along the Scene and Rosebank Villas

Rain Garden Solution

Installed a rain garden with a diverse range of plants to create a more welcoming entrance to Walthamstow Central Station and areas near Walthamstow High Street

Tree Planting

Incorporated tree planting in the planting scheme to increase overall canopy cover across the borough

Residential Planting Spaces

Expanded planted spaces into residential roads that connect to the Scene and Rosebank Villas to create more pleasant resident pedestrian routes and traffic calming measures

The completed scheme has transformed one of Walthamstow’s busiest areas, creating a greener space and more attractive high street area that supports people, local businesses and wildlife while contributing to the borough’s wider regeneration goals.

A More Welcoming Commercial Space

The planting creates a more attractive, comfortable and welcoming market space, encouraging people to stop and spend more time exploring the food and leisure businesses

Supporting Biodiversity

Diverse planting and rain garden features provide valuable spaces and food sources for pollinators and other wildlife along the Scene and Rosebank Villas

Improving the Public Realm

The planters help define pedestrian spaces along the commercial and residential streets and enhance the area's sense of character

Increasing Climate Resilience

New trees and planting contribute to increased canopy cover, shade and a healthier urban environment

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Waltham Forest Council

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The Scene and Rosebank Villas Planting

A Large Planting Scheme

Rain Garden Solution

Tree Planting

Residential Planting Spaces

A More Welcoming Commercial Space

Supporting Biodiversity

Improving the Public Realm

Increasing Climate Resilience

Featured products, landscapes & services

Public Realm

Landscaping

Maintenance

Get in touch

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