GREEN & BLUE INFRASTRUCTURE
Diverse Waterscapes + Greener Spaces Union Park features a revolutionary water run-off system , which carries rainwater from around the area , filters it , and then releases it into one of the southern section ’ s lakes . Water features have been an important component of Wembley Park since it was first laid out by Humphrey Repton in the 1770s , with the Wealdstone Brook and Brent River framing the then-manor and now-neighbourhood .
As well as featuring wildflowers , this new community space also features a ‘ bug hotel ’ which was designed and built by one of the construction apprentice who helped create the park . Bug hotels are a recognised way of creating habitats for insects , which then goes on to boost biodiversity and thus the natural beauty of the space .
To date , Wembley Park has planted nearly 1,000 trees in the neighbourhood , including 48 new
trees on the transformed Olympic Way , hailing from temperate zones from all over the world . It has also created three acres of green and brown spaces on the roofs of its buildings , and developed pocket parks that are part of London ’ s wildlife corridors . The physical and mental health benefit of Wembley Park ’ s green spaces on completion is expected to be worth £ 1,635,000 a year . 1
People , Play and Pets Union Park is well designed for the many young families in the area , including the adjacent residents of Canada Gardens . Canada Gardens ,
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