25 Jan Plants and greenery transform the space under Hammersmith Flyover
The project to improve the space and air quality under the Hammersmith flyover is really beginning to take shape – with planters and ivy now in place, transforming the look and feel of the area.
Hammersmith BID and Hammersmith & Fulham Council are working together to reduce pollution across Hammersmith Town Centre, through the Hammersmith Town Centre Low Emission Neighbourhood. Transforming the space under the flyover is one of the initiatives within the campaign.
Having successfully secured funding for the project, improvements are already making a major impact. Planters and ivy screening have been installed on site, with users remarking upon how this has much improved the look and feel of the space and protects the area against vehicle fumes from the flyover and surrounding roads.
Further improvements will follow.
Design studio Fieldwork Facility is creating artwork and signage which will be applied along the flyover piers and onto the planters. It will incorporate art inspired by renowned local artist, William Morris, as well as being visible to both motorists and passing foot and cycle traffic.
As part of the project, Hammersmith BID have also been working with St Paul’s Primary School following the Mayor’s School Air Quality audit which highlighted St Paul’s as the second most polluted primary school in London.
Work has now begun to improve the school’s garden with new grass, trees and soft planting to encourage wildlife.
And there are further plans to introduce sustainable drainage schemes, adding greenery to help improve drainage, in the area – with three sites being explored:
1) Outside St Paul’s Primary School.
2) Fulham Palace Road, adjacent to Eventim Apollo and Honest Burger.
3) The area leading up to the Ark building.
You can read more about the BID’s work to deliver a cleaner and greener town here.