Townshend Landscape Architects has completed the Green Heart public realm scheme in Nottingham’s Broad Marsh, marking the latest milestone in the city’s efforts to enhance its urban green spaces.

Commissioned by Nottingham City Council and funded through the Transforming Cities programme, the Green Heart serves as a pedestrian link between Nottingham train station and the city centre, designed with what Townshend describes as a “nature first” approach that incorporates wildlife habitats, sustainable water management, and native planting.

Located within the wider Broad Marsh masterplan, the Green Heart’s design centres on a wetland area intended to absorb rainwater from the hard surfaces along Collin Street, reflecting the site’s historic marshland origins.

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