Landscape & Urban Design Issue 52 2021 | Page 24

GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE

PUTTING THE PARK BACK

INTO WEMBLEY PARK :

PLANS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD ’ S FIRST MAJOR PARK IN OVER 100 YEARS REVEALED

Plans for one of London ’ s first new public parks for decades have been revealed , as Wembley Park opens the first section of a new open space for the capital – and the first time Wembley Park will have a new major park for 127 years .
Unveiling the plans for the sevenacre Union Park is the latest milestone in developer Quintain ’ s multi-billion-pound regeneration of Wembley Park , which is now a globally renowned entertainment district , as well as a thriving 365-day neighbourhood . While the developer has created public spaces , including pocket parks and water features , throughout the neighbourhood , Union Park will be a destination in itself , featuring brand new amenities including a children ’ s paddling pool ,
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