1/ One of many new rainwater gardens for Hackney. By systematically eliminating paving and replacing it with gardens and additional trees, we're helping to reduce summer temperatures in a warming city, increase biodiversity and manage high rainfall events. 
2/ This #depave programme is part of a broader approach (including the largest urban tree scheme in Europe) to cooling the streets of Hackney, improving air quality, and contributing better mental health and wellbeing outcomes for our residents. If you'd like to find out more...
3/ ...you can do so here -
4/ ...and here...
5/ But, this is just the beginning. The most radical #depave work we're undertaking is not through the delivery of rainwater gardens, but through our 21st Century Streets programme. Neighbourhood parks eliminate cars, cool streets, and provide play space.
