Developed by Groundwork Greater Manchester as part of the IGNITION project, Eco- Streets supports communities to transform unused outdoor areas into exciting green spaces which feature nature-based-solutions that help alleviate climate change.
A previous project in Old Trafford used 328 planters, 3327 plants and 142 bird houses.
Community projects so far
Early in 2021, we ran a competition with IGNITION and We Love Manchester to support 4 community groups in Greater Manchester to develop an Eco-Street, which each group receiving £6,000 worth of funding too.
We were pleased to receive over 200 expressions of interest in the competition and 45 entries; evidence that there is a huge passion for greener streets across Greater Manchester.
Here’s an introduction to the four groups who won the funding and what they planned for their spaces:
The Ginnel Garden, Stockport
Pigeon Park, Longsight, Manchester
Blooming Amazing Community Alley, Stretford, Trafford
Boscombe Street Re-Greening, Moss Side
Create your own Eco-Street!
If you’re a community group and would like to transform your space into an Eco-Street, start by taking a look at some of the amazing mood boards created by community groups in the 2021 Eco-Streets competition:
Once you have some ideas, take a look at these helpful ‘How To’ guides which explain how to install various nature-based solutions in your space:
Make your own – Rain Garden Planter
Check out these other tips from some of our Eco Streets community leaders:
Five Top Tips for Creating Your Eco Street
Prepare a plan for your space which includes how you will fund, create and maintain your space. Don’t forget to check the Land Owners permission before starting any work.
Please share your ideas and progress about your Eco-Streets project in our Facebook Group: Greening Greater Manchester as we’d love to see them and it’s a great way to inspire others to follow in your footsteps.