The Green Infrastructure Strategic Intervention aims to improve Scotland’s urban environment by increasing and enhancing greenspace in our towns and cities.
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I talked about many of the fantastic @GI_Scotland project and the benefits that come from partnership working. Also the need to break down silos, not just in funding, but in the use of our green space.
Now we are joined by @NatureScotCEO, Francesca Osowska to discuss the renewal of deprived urban areas in Scotland. #GreenInfrastructure is providing multifunctional benefits to local communities and economies. E.g. Canal & North Gateway got 1.3 million visitors in the last year
The Canal & North Gateway project is the largest of our funded projects at 56 hectares. Essentially a group of projects, it creates green infrastructure over the whole development, connects communities, creates spaces communities can use, and ensures nature is enhanced.
Yes, a fantastic visit with wonderful insight provided by James Murray, Jill Malvennan and Niall McKinnon. Green infrastructure at its very best in the heart of Glasgow.
Great visit with the @nature_scot board to the Claypits Local Nature Reserve and nearby green infrastructure projects. Fantastic partnership working to deliver green space and enhanced nature in the heart of the “dear green place”. @GI_Scotland
ALT Forth and Clyde Canal in Claypits Local Nature Reserve.
ALT NatureScot board members discussing green infrastructure.
ALT View over Glasgow from top of Claypits Local Nature Reserve.
ALT NatureScot board members, colleagues and green infrastructure programme partners near the “rusty bridge” Glasgow.
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First #OutdoorLearning experience of the Summer term!🤗 @fernbraemeadows #Confidence #Collaboration #ThisIsWhereWeBelong
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A great example of the positive effects of green infrastructure. The @GI_Scotland programme is transforming spaces across Scotland, benefiting communities and nature.
Excellent visit to the @clydegateway Cunningar Loop regeneration project with @ScotGovNetZero Environment and Economy Leader Group colleagues. Great example of how green space and nature can deliver well-being economy benefits. Was delighted to chair our afternoon EELG meeting.
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🦢 Our Canal wildlife is enjoying some sun 🦆
With both Cygnet and duckling visitors having a paddle at Applecross Street offices. North Glasgow, Forth and Clyde Canal. #WildlifeWednesday @nature_scot @VisitScotland
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Great to see some of Scotland's 27 urban #WeeForests bursting into life after the planting efforts of wee foresters from over 50 schools and more than 1000 volunteers.🌳
Addiewell and Whitburn #WeeForests planted last years by local schools group are now showing signs of new growth and summer colours! @LoveWestLothian @nature_scot
A sea of colour, and a flowery extravangza, at Halfway Community Park in Cardonald. Southside Housing Association's visionary work has transformed this site superbly. A great resource for nature and people.
A departure from the central belt in our latest GI blog. The Treehouse, Inverness benefits from impressive landscaping and building materials. Just a short stroll from the canal side it is destined to have a very good fit with the local community. More @ nature.scot/doc/green-infras…
How about a short film looking at the fantastic transformation delivered by West Dunbartonshire Council at Melfort Park in Clydebank ? A super return to use of piece of derelict and vacant land.
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Thanks to @Sustrans for publishing this fantastic case study Storymap, showing multiple benefits of the upgraded path linking Craigneuk and Wishaw.
We developed this from initial community engagement in 2016 to completion in 2020.
Read the case study 👇
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Fernbrae Meadows urban park is a remarkable transformation by South Lanarkshire Council of a disused golf course. It's a wonderful example too of support from the Green Infrastructure Strategic Intervention. Result ? Connecting people with nature. #ERDF
connectingnature.eu/oppla-ca…
Green or Living Walls are a fantastic urban asset where space is in short supply. They can keep buildings cool in summer. They also help with urban air quality, insulation & noise reduction. Insects benefit. Mind you they look best in Summer, as our images of March & July show.
Melfort Park in Clydebank is shaping up nicely. The addition of a mural to celebrate the Antonine Wall adds a dash of artistic interest. Find out about this amazing @WDCouncil project to transform a derelict urban site at nature.scot/seizing-moment
#ESIF #ERDF
Queensland Court and Gardens are a Cardonald landmark, two imposing tower blocks dating back over 50 years. Half a century on from their construction, major works are underway to improve the surrounding greenspace and create a new community park. Blog @ nature.scot/queensland-commu…
Queensland Community Park is part of a major £37.5m programme of projects to improve the urban environment of our larger towns and cities. The Green Infrastructure Strategic Intervention is led by NatureScot and part-funded through the European Regional Development Fund. #ERDF
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Birdwatch & nature walk on the Claypits Sunday March 26th, 10.30am , Applecross entrance. Everybody welcome. Great way to get outdoors and enjoy nature. #Hamiltonhill #Possilpark #Woodside #Firhill #Maryhill #Ruchill #GlasgowCanal #Nature #Greenspace
Delighted to join the welcoming staff from @scottishcanals yesterday for a sneak preview of their new Treehouse building in Inverness. Nestled in next to Muirtown Basin this will be a great hub for the local communities of Merkinch and South Kessock. #ERDF
The role of landscape architects in successful green infrastructure projects is crucial. Working with ecologists, engineers & construction teams, they bring ideas for sustainable & distinctive public spaces to life. More in our Cuningar Loop blog @ nature.scot/lets-hear-it-lan…
