Green space
Hampstead Heath receives prestigious Green Flag and Heritage awards
July 24, 2024
Hampstead Heath, a 790-acre historic green space managed by the City of London Corporation, has been awarded the Green Flag and Green Heritage Awards. The site features over 25 ponds, ancient woodlands, sports facilities, and panoramic views from Parliament Hill. More
£17.75m restoration of Crystal Palace Park approved
July 31, 2024
Planning approval kicks off a £17.75m phase of Crystal Palace Park’s £52m regeneration. Historic features like the Grade-I dinosaurs and Italian Terraces will be restored, supporting a wider community-led vision for a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable park. More
Urban meadow to transform Lewisham town centre
November 4, 2024
Landsec has submitted plans to transform Lewisham Shopping Centre into a 17-acre mixed-use district with 1,700 homes, student housing, a pedestrianised high street, and an urban meadow, prioritising sustainability by retaining existing structures. More
Victoria Park named one of the UK’s favourite parks
July 16, 2024
Victoria Park in East London was named one of the UK’s top ten parks in the 2024 Green Flag People’s Choice Awards. Spanning 86 hectares, the historic park features lakes, canals, and listed monuments, attracting over 9 million visitors each year. More
The Park at the centre of Elephant & Castle’s regeneration
June 3, 2021
The Park is a 2-acre oasis at the centre of the £2.3bn Elephant Park regeneration of Elephant & Castle. Designed by Gillespies, it features expansive lawns, rain gardens, and winding paths, anchored by Elephant Springs and the Tree House pavilion with treetop views. More
