Our Green Infrastructure Projects
The GISI funded 12 capital infrastructure projects and nine community engagement projects. Between them, our projects delivered:
- 200+ hectares of greenspace created or enhanced in urban areas
- 32+ hectares of Vacant and Derelict Land brought back into use
- 23km+ of pathways constructed
- Several thousand households with reduced flood risk.
Awards
Award Body Result Award Category and Year Landscape Institute
Winner
Local Landscape Planning Award 2016 (Claypits)
Exceling in Place Regeneration 2022 (Claypits)
Excellence in Health & Wellbeing 2022 Claypits)
Landscape Construction 2021 (Sighthill)
Scottish Design Awards
Winner
Regeneration category 2018
Canals & Rivers Trust
Winner
Living Waterways Award 2018 – Engaging the Community – large scale
The Pineapples
Winner
Public Space Award 2022 (Claypits LNR)
The Pineapples
Shortlisted
Place in Progress 2021 (Sighthill)
Institution of Civil Engineers & Civil Engineers Contractors' Association Scotland
Winner
Greatest Contribution of Scotland 2021
Academy of Urbanism
Winner
The Great Place 2023 (Claypits LNR)
Saltire Industrial
Winner
Environmental 2018
Other Project Awards
Building with Nature
Full Award and National Award
Queensland Park 2021
Building with Nature
Full Award
Malls Mire 2022
Building with Nature
Policy Award
Green Infrastructure Strategic Intervention 2023
Green Infrastructure Infographic - From Grey to Green
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People have opportunities to develop their skills. People love, use and value their green spaces. Space is created for nature. People understand what nature does for them. There is space for outdoor learning and play. People feel happier and better connected with others in the community. Gaps in health and opportunity are reduced. Businesses and jobs are attracted to the area.
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