GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
QUINTAIN LIVING CHAMPIONS THE IMPORTANCE OF URBAN GREEN SPACE
Access to outdoor space has never been so important . Even before the pandemic , research from the European Centre for Environment and Human Health had shown that living in an urban area with green spaces has a long-lasting , positive impact on mental well-being and that outdoor exercise leads to an estimated £ 2.2bn of health benefits for adults in England every year , according to the University of Exeter .
Now , as we look forward to coming out lockdown , green space has never been more sought after . Yet one in eight households in Great Britain – and one in five in London – has no access to a garden , either private or shared , according to the Office for National Statistics .
Montana and Dakota buildings boast an acre of private residential gardens , while its Alto apartments include a private mezzanine terrace with lawns and water features .
The crowning jewel in terms of urban green space is Quintain Living ’ s Canada Gardens . The stylish , contemporary homes are nestled within an acre of private resident gardens , with abundant greenery on offer in the heart of this vibrant urban setting .
“ Safe , open , green space was our focus right from the outset at Canada Gardens . We ’ ve created an oasis of calm within an urban setting , providing residents with the space to connect with nature and allow children to play , while on the doorstep of the incredible wealth of shops , restaurants , cultural and leisure pursuits available in Wembley Park .”
Danielle Bayless , Chief Operating Officer , Quintain Living
Thankfully , this is something that newly built homes are increasingly seeking to address . In Wembley Park , award-winning management company Quintain Living , which oversees the rental of more than 2,500 apartments , is championing the importance of green spaces in urban settings . The company ’ s
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