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Thanks to a unique collaboration between local residents, Wandsworth Council and JCDecaux UK, there is a new community garden in West Putney.

There’s a new community garden in West Putney, thanks to a unique collaboration between local residents, Wandsworth Council and JCDecaux UK. The land surrounding JCDecaux’s The Putney Tower has been transformed into a green space benefiting the community and encouraging bees, birds and wildlife through careful planting.

The area has been landscaped to produce a garden with flowerbeds and a winding pathway that will enable residents to enjoy plants such as the evergreen viburnum opulus that retains its leaves all year round and rosa rugosas which flower in summer and produces red hips (fruit) in winter.

Spaces like these not only help to reduce air pollution and improve greening of cities, they create sustainable and attractive environments. We were delighted to work with the community and Wandsworth Council to bring this community garden to fruition. Phil Drye, Managing Director of Large Format at JCDecaux UK
When I first saw the garden, it immediately brought a smile to my face. This little pocket garden will do the same for locals and passers-by, giving them a place to enjoy and be proud of. After all, people always take pride in something that is well-cared for. Councillor Ravi Govindia, Leader of Wandsworth Council
This new garden is a perfect example of how green spaces in an urban environment can bring together local people and nature. Working with JCDecaux on this garden has exceeded our expectations, their support and reliability have maintained our enthusiasm! Tim Mack, Local Resident of Putney
JCDecaux has been incredibly supportive and generous throughout this entire project. All the locals have been very enthusiastic about the difference it has made to their day, simply by being able to see something lovely on their way to the shops or work. Anything green in such a busy, urban area puts a smile on everybody’s face. Carolyn Singer, Designer of The Putney Community Garden
From left to right: Phil Drye, Councillor Ravi Govindia, Carolyn Singer, Tim Mack and Martin Stephens


 

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