Transforming urban spaces
At Meristem Design, we help create greener, healthier and more vibrant public spaces, from flood-reducing rain gardens through to interactive pocket parks.
Following our mission of 'Turning the grey green', our team tailors each green space to local needs, including climate resilience, informal play, tree planting, public seating and signage.
We work with local authorities, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), housing associations, developers and community organisations to deliver public realm projects that benefit residents, visitors and local wildlife alike.
Designed for the benefit of communities and visitors, the addition of green infrastructure in the public realm helps boost biodiversity, improve wellbeing and create welcoming destinations from previously underused spaces.


Designed for communities
Successful public spaces are designed around the people who use them.
We work closely with local authorities, community groups, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and other stakeholders to create welcoming green spaces that encourage people to spend more time outdoors and connect with their surroundings.
From colourful planting and public seating to informal play features and educational signage, our schemes are designed to support community wellbeing, social interaction and a stronger sense of place.
Whether revitalising a town centre, enhancing a housing estate or transforming an underused urban space, we create landscapes that are accessible, inclusive and valued by local communities.
At Meristem, we build and install engaging urban greening accessories and extras, designed to make green spaces more interesting, interactive and educational. Each has been created to integrate seamlessly with rain gardens, nature gardens, pocket parks and other landscapes.
Our products include:
Biodiversity and Habitat features - includes bug hotels, bird boxes, habi-stacks, bee posts and more.
Structural features - such as boulders and elevated tree pits to add texture, definition and visual interest.
Access and movement features - encourage interaction through gabion benches, stepping logs and stepping stones.


Climate resilience in the public realm
As our towns and cities face increasing pressure from climate change, green infrastructure plays an important role in creating more resilient public spaces.
Our public realm projects integrate sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), rain gardens, tree planting and climate-adapted planting schemes to help manage surface water, reduce urban heat and support biodiversity.
By combining practical environmental solutions with attractive landscape design, we can help you create spaces that not only look great today but continue to deliver benefits for years to come.
Benefits
Investing in urban greening creates lasting benefits for people, places and the environment. From improving climate resilience and biodiversity to enhancing wellbeing and strengthening local identity, well-designed public spaces help communities thrive while creating more attractive and sustainable urban environments.
Reduce Flood Risk
Rain gardens, SuDS features and climate-resilient planting help manage surface water and reduce localised flooding.
Support Biodiversity
Native and pollinator-friendly planting, habitat features and trees create valuable spaces for wildlife in urban areas.
Improve Health & Wellbeing
Greener environments encourage outdoor activity, social interaction and provide proven mental wellbeing benefits.
Creates Better Public Places
High-quality public spaces increase civic pride, enhance local character and make town centres, streets and neighbourhoods more attractive destinations.

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