Greening

BID Lead

Adding greenery and colour to our city centre.

Project Type
Enhancing
Date
September 2019

In April 2022, we completed the first recommended improvement through the Marlborough Hill steps project which saw the transformation of this once grey space into a colourful art project thanks to our partnership with University Hospital Bristol and Weston NHS Trust and local artist, Farrah Fortnum. This winter we plan to add more planting and greenery to this well-used public space.

Read our Business Plan here

In September 2022 we completed another recommended improvement with the creation of a Green Wall on Rupert Street. This project has added some beautiful greenery to this car-dominated location and aims to bring some joy to all that see it.

In our second term, we want to deliver more projects that help create a greener, more attractive city centre to spend time in, working with Bristol City Council to create social spaces where people can enjoy themselves.

In September 2019, we commissioned Land Use Consultants to undertake a Green Infrastructure Audit, creating a benchmark for green infrastructure in the city as well as developing ten ideas that the BID could progress.

 

Read the Audit Here

In June 2019, 35 planters funded by Bristol City Centre BID were installed in a variety of locations around the city to add some simple colour and greenery. Since their install, we’ve repainted the planters with art from the brilliant Farrah Fortnum and added sustainable planting that looks good all year round. With regular maintenance and support from our host businesses we ensure the planters look great and offer a more sustainable alternative to traditional floral displays that need regular watering and replacing throughout the year.

Our Greening Projects

Read about the positive impact our pavement planters and other greening projects are having on the city centre.

Marlborough Steps

(April 2022)

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Green Infrastructure Audit

(Sept 2019)

Read More Here