Neighbourhoods Green

Neighbourhoods Green is a partnership project which aims to highlight the importance of green space for residents of social housing and to raise the quality of their design, management and safe use. The project is funded by CABE, Natural England, Groundwork UK and the Green Flag Plus Partnership.  It is supported by the National Housing Federation, the Landscape Institute and a number of social landlords.

The aims of the project are:

  • To develop and coordinate a national Neighbourhoods Green partnership project
  • To build a knowledge and resources base that will support social landlords to improve green spaces
  • To champion good practice and share learning and expertise on the design and management of green space on housing estates
  • To advocate the role of green space in place making and to influence relevant government departments and agencies to encourage policy and strategy that acknowledges the role of green space in social housing

Groundwork UK is supporting Neighbourhoods Green through championing the importance of involving local people in the design of open spaces and ensuring that improvements meet the needs and aspirations of residents.