Why are we doing a greening project here?
 

EastendHomes are currently working in partnership with Red Loft development consultancy and Gracewood Group to deliver regeneration of Eric Estate to provide new homes. This regeneration project is also aiming to make significant improvements to communal areas with new landscaping and play areas.

Once construction is completed, Trees for Cities will work alongside these partners to complete the soft works portion of the landscaping on the two communal green space areas at Windermere House (part of Eric Estate). These green spaces are known as The Cow Garden (north) and The Bee Garden (south).

We are planning to install a range of new greening features in both communal green spaces at Windermere House including:

• Trees
• Hedge borders
• Ground-level flower beds with perennials, shrubs, and bulbs
• Raised beds for community-run fruit and vegetable growing
• Habitat creation for birds and invertebrates (bugs)

These greening features are intended to bring positive impact to neighbourhood - visually enhancing the green space, encouraging community ownership by engaging local residents in planting and installation activities, and increasing the environmental benefits of these green spaces.

Have Your Say

We are now running a community consultation to seek resident feedback before plans are finalised. We would like to identify resident priorities and preferences around the species selection of the plants, wildlife habitat creation, and other greening features planned for these areas at Windermere House. 

We have also drafted a first design and species list for the space. Please click on the button for details on the design and let us know any feedback you have on the plans using the form below.