The Northwood Hills project delivered a comprehensive public space scheme which has rejuvenated the town centre.
The Northwood Hills project secured a £1.3 million investment from the Greater London Authority, alongside £461,000 in match funding from Hillingdon Council. This transformative scheme has revitalised the high street, positioning it as a welcoming gateway to north-west London’s distinctive green spaces and heritage. Shopfronts and public spaces have been rejuvenated, creating a more attractive and vibrant centre that encourages greater use by the local community. The project also delivered a range of improvements to roads and transport infrastructure, enhancing connectivity and accessibility across the area.
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The Northwood Hills project delivered a comprehensive public space scheme which has rejuvenated the town centre.
The Northwood Hills project secured a £1.3 million investment from the Greater London Authority, alongside £461,000 in match funding from Hillingdon Council. This transformative scheme has revitalised the high street, positioning it as a welcoming gateway to north-west London’s distinctive green spaces and heritage. Shopfronts and public spaces have been rejuvenated, creating a more attractive and vibrant centre that encourages greater use by the local community. The project also delivered a range of improvements to roads and transport infrastructure, enhancing connectivity and accessibility across the area.
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The central boulevard has made the area attractive, fashionable and environmentally friendly for local residents and visitors of Northwood Hills Town Centre. Initial concerns and challenges were overcome from the advice of GreenBlue Urban.
Joel Street has been resurfaced, with redesigned parking bays to enable safer entry and exit onto the high street. A new central boulevard now provides a safer crossing point for pedestrians, enhanced by the planting of 35 Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine trees, creating a striking and attractive feature along the route.
On the project, Sirous Ordoubadi of Hillingdon Council highlighted: “The central boulevard has made the area attractive, fashionable and environmentally friendly for local residents and visitors of Northwood Hills Town Centre. Initial concerns and challenges were overcome with advice from GreenBlue Urban.”
GreenBlue Urban were pleased to provide a package including StrataCell 30, ArborVent, RootDirector, Geonet, Deadman Anchor Systems and ArboResin Precast. Together, these innovations created the optimum conditions for long-term tree health and urban integration: StrataCells delivered uncompacted soil volume and load-bearing strength, ArborVents ensured vital aeration and irrigation and RootDirectors guided roots downward to protect surrounding surfaces. Geonet provided essential ground stabilisation, the Deadman Anchor System offered secure structural support,and ArboResin Precast completed the scheme with a durable, permeable and visually appealing surface finish.
The central boulevard has made the area attractive, fashionable and environmentally friendly for local residents and visitors of Northwood Hills Town Centre. Initial concerns and challenges were overcome from the advice of GreenBlue Urban.
Joel Street has been resurfaced, with redesigned parking bays to enable safer entry and exit onto the high street. A new central boulevard now provides a safer crossing point for pedestrians, enhanced by the planting of 35 Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine trees, creating a striking and attractive feature along the route.
On the project, Sirous Ordoubadi of Hillingdon Council highlighted: “The central boulevard has made the area attractive, fashionable and environmentally friendly for local residents and visitors of Northwood Hills Town Centre. Initial concerns and challenges were overcome with advice from GreenBlue Urban.”
GreenBlue Urban were pleased to provide a package including StrataCell 30, ArborVent, RootDirector, Geonet, Deadman Anchor Systems and ArboResin Precast. Together, these innovations created the optimum conditions for long-term tree health and urban integration: StrataCells delivered uncompacted soil volume and load-bearing strength, ArborVents ensured vital aeration and irrigation and RootDirectors guided roots downward to protect surrounding surfaces. Geonet provided essential ground stabilisation, the Deadman Anchor System offered secure structural support,and ArboResin Precast completed the scheme with a durable, permeable and visually appealing surface finish.
Alongside the trees, a major package of improvements funded by the GLA and Hillingdon Council transformed Northwood Hills town centre. Terrazzo paving was installed within the station forecourt, complemented by new paving, modern street lighting, and high-quality street furniture throughout the area. The station bridge was enhanced with a striking Metroland-inspired mural on both sides, celebrating local heritage and identity. To support independent retailers, 36 shopfront grants were awarded to upgrade façades, while over 90 businesses benefited from visual merchandising training to help improve presentation and attract more customers.
Alongside the trees, a major package of improvements funded by the GLA and Hillingdon Council transformed Northwood Hills town centre. Terrazzo paving was installed within the station forecourt, complemented by new paving, modern street lighting, and high-quality street furniture throughout the area. The station bridge was enhanced with a striking Metroland-inspired mural on both sides, celebrating local heritage and identity. To support independent retailers, 36 shopfront grants were awarded to upgrade façades, while over 90 businesses benefited from visual merchandising training to help improve presentation and attract more customers.
