Potters Fields Park

Potters field park was extensively landscaped in 2007. It is very much adjacent to "More London". The park is busy and thriving, throughout the year, mainly due to its central location, and atmosphere. It is a calming portion of the Thames and one of the remaining few green spaces along the riverside. In comparison more London, it is more inviting and comfortable, due to its smooth green tones and seating to view the busy activity of people, boats and sky!

http://www.pottersfields.co.uk/park-history.html

Kings Cross Skips

An area in Kings Cross is sealed of, and is home to a series of skips, which within them are blooming wildlife. They are known as "Kings Cross Skip Garden". This practical use of skips is amazing and somehow simple.
As the area was sealed off, I assume there will be a grand opening of the skip garden. As such I was unable to identify the types of species being grown in the skips

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Russell Sqaure

Russell Square is located in Bloomsbury.

The main attraction on the site seems to be the flush fountain. On a trip there crowds of people were attracted to its light, sound and movement, especially at night.
Strong Fountain Attraction
Drainage grill, which will be collected and re-pumped
Structure which promotes the curved growth of trees, to create a curved avenue with tree canopies.

Jubilee Park

Jubilee Park
Jubilee park is on top of an underground railway staion, so is practically a roof garden. The site is located in Canary Wharf, which seems to be a city within itself. The populants? Suited and booted only. A walk in Jubille park reflects the areas surrounding the site. Tall office buildings. On my trip the park was in heavy use. All aspects of the site were used including the raised serpentine water chanel the raised beds, with the rough stone walls, and even the recreational turf. This is surprising as the surrounding is so formal however the park makes the users informal.




Cycle parking. Few bikes parked in area. The area has been replaced by an informal smking area.


Informal gatherings around the rough stone wall

Serpentine water chanel

Rough stone wall

Diana Memorial

Seoul Cheonggyecheon Stream regeneration

www.globalrestorationnetwork.org/.../270_restoring-cheonggyecheon-stream-in-the-downtown-seoul.pdf

Calthorpe Project

Calthorpe park is a community run garden. It is in Kings Cross. It is 1.2 acres and is solely for the locals. It has quiet areas, water features , seating, flower beds, glasshouses, a swamp, a meeting area and a small restaurant. Most of it is funded by the borough of Camden. It seems to have declined in recent years as there are repairs needed around the site. however this doesn't stop local children treating it as there own. When I visited the site they were preparing to do some extensive planting throughout the site.

Brick in poor condition