South Thamesmead Garden Estate
The South Thamesmead Garden Estate is transforming underused open spaces into flourishing parkland and other welcoming areas.
The first phase, which cost £3.9m, included new planting, lighting, play equipment and seating across the Parkview and Southmere estates.
The second phase of the programme, which cost £4.48m, is currently underway. It includes:
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Improving the landscape around Abbey Way with refurbished pathways, planting, seating and cooking areas
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Creating a landscaped pedestrian route at Maran Way, complete with new trees, rain gardens and three raised crossings for pedestrians
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Adding new lighting on some pedestrian bridges and the underpass connecting Maran Way with Abbey Way
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Refurbishing the Cage, a multi-use games area close to Abbey Way, and upgrade an existing playground
The South Thamesmead Garden Estate contributes to a European-funded research programme called CLEVER Cities.
The first phase of the programme was designed by LUC and Levitt Bernstein. The second phase of the programme was designed by muf architecture/art in association with the Community Design Collective (CDC).
The CDC is a group of local residents who were recruited to work part-time on the programme, and who are being paid the London Living Wage.
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