Children’s Community Garden - Chingford

Built

The Children’s Community Garden has transformed a patch of unused scrubland into a well-used small pocket park, becoming a vital space for young children to engage in the high street

Former derelict site used as a dumping ground in a prominent site on Chingford high street.
Project initiated by Love North Chingford community group, delivered with LB Waltham Forest.
Lease agreed with UKPN to transform into a Children’s Community Garden. Works included permeable materials resurfacing to tackle potential floods. Existing trees retained and community volunteers implemented a planting plan. Wooden animal statutes carved by Marshall Lambert and a mural by Wood Street Walls

This project is featured alongside our Public London: Activating the City insight study. The publication, exhibition and online project directory explore what constitutes a successful and democratic public realm today, the role of co‑creation and partnerships, and how we can ensure that places are fit‑for‑purpose in the long term.

Project information

Status

Built

Borough

Waltham Forest

Size

150 sq m

Completion

May 2021

Location

2C Station Rd, London E4 7BH, UK

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