St Johns Street in Clerkenwell becomes new pocket park
Islington Council project transforms historic road section into green space with pollinator-friendly planting.
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A historic section of St Johns Street in Clerkenwell, once part of the Great North Road, has been redeveloped into a new linear pocket park. The transformation involved narrowing the road to a one-way system to create space for planting, additional seating, and trees.
Features of the new park
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The park now incorporates seating made from stone blocks, some with wooden benches. The planting is designed to be friendly to pollinators, with features such as a bug hotel and three bee posts intended to attract insects. Additionally, the area functions as a rain garden, designed to absorb rainwater runoff rather than directing it straight into drainage systems. The planting style is Mediterranean, intended to withstand drier summer conditions.
The scale of the former road space can be observed by the location of two black utility cabinets, which were previously situated on a small traffic island in the middle of the road. The two trees surrounding these cabinets are taller than the others as they were already established on the island.
Project collaboration and funding
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The design for the pocket park was developed by Meristem Design. The project was a collaborative effort involving Islington Council, the Central District Alliance, the Cross River Partnership, and the local community group, Clerkenwell Pollinator Path. Funding for the initiative was secured through the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund.
What happens next
The park has recently opened to the public. Further details on ongoing maintenance or future phases of the project have not yet been announced.
Questions this report answers
+What has happened to St Johns Street in Clerkenwell?
A section of St Johns Street in Clerkenwell has been transformed into a new linear pocket park. The road has been narrowed to a one-way system to accommodate new planting, seating, and trees, creating a green public space.
+Who was involved in creating the new park?
The project was a collaboration between Islington Council, the Central District Alliance, the Cross River Partnership, and a local community group called Clerkenwell Pollinator Path. Meristem Design was responsible for the park's design.
+How was the park project funded?
Funding for the St Johns Street pocket park was provided by the Mayor of London’s Air Quality Fund. This fund supports initiatives aimed at improving air quality in the capital.
+What features does the new pocket park include?
The park includes pollinator-friendly planting, a bug hotel, and bee posts to support local wildlife. It also functions as a rain garden, designed to absorb rainwater, and features new seating and trees.
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