Haddington: design and access statement by robin hutchinson

Haddington - St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s park design and access statement

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The Context Introduction The design and access statement concerns the re design of an area of housing and a flood plain to the North East of Haddington. The document should be viewed alongside the Haddington feasibility study. The St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s park site covers roughly 27 hectares. It is bounded by Dunbar Road to the west and north, arable land and Amisfield golf course to the east, and Monkmains housing estate to the south. The area to the south of the river is relatively flat. There is a significant increase adjacent to the river on the northern side, and a gentle incline to the north west of the housing areas. The town centre sits to the south west of the site and provides significant amenity value. Amisfield golf course to the east is open to the public and provides high quality green space that links to several countryside walks. The site is currently used recreationally and has a number of semi mature trees along whittinghame drive and a semi mature wood to the east. There are some well established salix, quercus and fraxinus along the river side. The landscape proposal will create important links across the site providing increased permeability and connections to the surrounding areas. These take the form of north to south corridors and east to west linking spaces. The scheme involves the creation of a range of distinct public spaces, including a ponds, community space and Waterside landscape together with private residential courtyard gardens and spaces. Whilst the intention is to create a place that connects well and strongly relates to itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s surroundings it is also desirable that the development will have its own distinct character which will add community value and visual quality to the neighbourhood. As part of this, the aim is to provide a public realm that is for the benefit and enjoyment of both the development and the surrounding neighbourhoods. This has formed a high priority in the approach to the design of the scheme.

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The Context The existing site To the left are pictures of the existing site. The residential areas are difficult to navigate and have significant access problem for wheelchair users. The river side is blocked off from public access. Public space is primarily gang mown lawns, surrounded by housing. These areas are infrequently used and will be improved significantly. The ‘Pure Malt’ buildings and storage take a prominent position within St. Martin’s Park. Key landscape aims • Provide a quality public realm of an appropriate type and scale that is relevant to the development and its context. • Create a clear hierarchy of public spaces. • Unify and structure the site through hard and soft landscape treatments. • Create distinct spaces of differing character that can accommodate a variety of uses. • Provide a network of connections across the site that knit the scheme into the surrounding town and countryside. • Provide private residential amenity and recreation spaces which include space suitable for play. • Maximise the environmental and ecological value of the scheme through planting proposals. • Mitigate against flooding through interesting design solutions.

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The Context Cultural As stated and explained in the feasibility study, Haddington is interesting historically and culturally. The medieval town centre is well preserved, and many 18th century buildings and structures remain. Shown to the left are some of these important cultural aspects of the town.

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The Context Uses Haddington has access to the countryside and sports facilities as well as some green walkways around the outskirts of the town. The new park will help to link all of these facilities together through continuous green space. Specifically St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s park will link the riverside walk* and the abbey bridge walk* together and allow access to the town centre and surrounding housing estates.

*refer to Haddington feasibility study for details

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Landscape proposals Masterplan 1. Artillery park 2. Abbot’s view 3. Amisfield lakes 4. The Meadows

5. St. Martin’s gardens

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Landscape proposals Hard landscape 1. high quality natural stone 2. high quality pre cast concrete 2

3. compact gravel

4. random sized boulders 5. rubber pitch 6. natural stone setts

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Hard landscape A simple palette of hard landscape materials has been selected consisting of a natural stone paver, natural stone sett and a concrete paver. The materials are arranged to emphasise the hierarchy of public spaces and key north to south routes through the residential areas. The intention is to also create a relationship between the building faĂ§ades and the ground plane.

rubber pitch

natural stone setts

stone wall cladding

natural stone paving

pre cast concrete paving

natural stone setts

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New trees 1. mixed wetland wood - autumn colour 2. screening trees - mixed 3. small street trees - mixed 4. specimen / character tree - large

5. young woodland - mixed pioneer species 6. young feature trees

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New trees Below are the general locations of the main different tree types. There will be some overlap of tree species and locations. These images should be used as general reference only. Specific planting plans will be provided at a latter stage.

The aim of the planting scheme is to provide a strong landscape structure for the development, and highlight different area types, including helping to define public and private space. Semi mature trees are used to create a landscape that is appropriate in scale to that of the existing buildings and spaces. The intention is to plant the north south corridors in Abbotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view with street trees to highlight routes towards public parkland. Less formal planting and specimen trees will highlight areas which are appropriate for play and leisure. A cluster of fruit trees is proposed for Artillery park community gardens. This will be added to if they prove popular with the residents. Tree planting is used to improve the local environmental conditions and in particular mitigate any potential localised minor flooding. Deciduous planting, flowering trees with distinct autumn colour have been chosen to provide seasonal change and interest for example Liquidambar and Paulownia around the Amisfield lakes. Please refer to MD3 for detailed planting information.

Mixed wetland wood

Screening trees

Small street trees

Specimen / character trees

young woodland

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New trees Tree species include:

Mixed wetland wood

Screening trees

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Acer campestre Acer griseum Acer saccharum Amelanchier lamarckii Betula alboriensis Betula ermanii Betula papyrifera Betula pendula Betula utilis Betula ermanii Carpinus betulus Carpinus tschonoskii Hoheria lyalii Juglans atlantifolia Juglans regia Juglans nigra Liquidambar styraciflua Nyssa sylvatica

Small street trees

Specimen / character trees

young woodland

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Paulownia tomentosa Quercus ilex Quercus patreae Quercus phellos Quercus robur Quercus suber Tilia oliveri Tilia platyphyllos Ulmus glabra

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Street furniture Seating The seating type will be selected to match the character of its location. For example; Artillery park will have bench type 1, where as St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardens will have bench type 5 and 6. Anti-skate elements will be kept to a minimum. Instead; specific areas where it is more appropriate will be made more appealing to skaters. Natural local stone will be used for the majority of the seating. Some seating where a more contemporary style is required will be made from a combination of wood and steel. Other feature pieces will be made with reinforced concrete. bench type 1

bench type 2

bench type 3

bench type 4

bench type 5

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Street furniture Lighting Existing lighting on the site will be kept where it does not directly effect the new design. Therefore, new down lighting is limited. Up lighting will be used regularly to highlight key routes and create interesting effects in the winter months. The new lighting will only be kept on at sociable times to preserve the towns rural and unspoilt location. This will help to reduce light pollution.

Lighting type 1

Lighting type 2

Lighting type 3

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The design explained navigation Trees and other vertical elements within the landscape will help to guide users towards the park, the town centre and existing green walkways. Feature trees such as English oak and walnut will be planted in semiprivate and public green space to highlight routes towards larger green spaces and the town centre. Key views through the site will be utilised and emphasized through planting and street layout. Each area will have multiple routes to the same location through a variety of different landscape types.

Key Major vertical elements within the landscape. Useful for navigation of the housing estate and park. Key views through, into and around the site. Areas of significant interest or attraction.

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walkways As shown by the diagram there are multiple routes linking existing walkways, the town centre, housing estates and the park. The addition of this central park allows for movement through continuous green space from the outskirts to the town centre. There are more walkways than shown on this diagram; this only shows the public paths. The walkways have been intentionally designed to give users maximum choice when navigating through the park, this choice will mean that the park has a different identity to everyone that uses it depending on the route that they take.

Key Major pedestrian walkways through the site Minor pedestrian walkways through the site This map indicates only public walkways and movement. Some of the green space within the housing estate is semi private or private. St Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Park - design and access statement

connectivity The peripheries of the housing estate are roughly a ten minute walk from the town centre and only five minutes from the main area of park. Most areas are within 1 minute of public green space. Bus stops and public transport links area no more than a 5 minute walk from all areas of housing. The increased density of housing also allows for an express route from Haddington to Edinburgh. The supermarket and GP are no more than a ten minute walk through public greenspace.

Key Public transport routes

Aldi supermarket Minor vehicular movement Major vehicular movement General practitioner

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ownership

The masterplan creates an important area of public space but it also recognises the need for defensible space. The inclusion of relatively large amount of semi private space allows the residents to have ownership, but removes the untidy and unsightly garden fencing. Planting, building orientation and hard materials will make it clear where the boundaries are between private, semi - private and public space.

Key Public space Semi - private space Private space

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The design Artillery park -

Area: 4 hectares Key changes: • • • • • •

increased housing density increase in semi private space overlooked public space improved biodiversity and SUDS space to allow safe ‘natural’ play removal of under used main road to allow direct access to the waterfront and public walkways. • pathways highlight views to larger green public spaces.

Artillery park is approximately 4 hectares. The area consists of new higher density housing with green roofing and a series of semi private courtyards, including a small orchard and food growing area. The main road to the south of the housing has been removed to allow permeability from the housing to the riverside and into the main area of parkland. Green space has been maximised to improve biodiversity and and improve the drainage to mitigate localised flooding.

A Semi private courtyards, Freiburg, Germany

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The design A

Artillery park Semi private courtyard: This is an example of one of the several semi private courtyards. In each there will be a character tree to help give the area identity and different fruiting and flowering species. The courtyards are all overlooked by local residents housing. Garden fences will be small enough to allow natural surveillance and passive interaction. Exits towards larger green spaces are highlighted by vertical elements in the landscape; here the riverside is highlighted by a large quercus and the malting tower.

Higher density housing: The new higher density housing will increase the dwellings per hectare from around 35 to around 65, this will allow for the viability of an improved bus service for the area, including an express route to Edinburgh. The housing will create private and semi private courtyards for the residents. The interior courtyards will have green walls and small water features and the semi private areas will have large tree species and fruiting trees. Fencing will be kept to a minimum; planting and material choice will differentiate between public and semi private space. The buildings will all have green roofs, containing plants which will provide the habitat for a range of invertibrates.

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Plant palette trees The aim in this area is to use a series of character trees to provide a sense of ownership of semi private space. Heavy standards will be planted where instant effect is required. A selection of flowering and fruiting trees will be planted to provide seasonal interest.

Key species: • • • • • • • • • •

Acer campestre Acer griseum Acer velutinum Betula ermanii Betula pendula Juglans nigra Quercus ilex Quercus robur Quercus suber Tilia platyphyllos

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shrubs, grasses

The aim in this area is to provide privacy to residents through screening without making public spaces feel uninviting. Grasses, shrubs and structural planting will provide seasonal interest. The new planting will provide habitats for small insects and birds. There is particular focus on providing habitats for the honey bee in this area as bee keeping could become a community activity in the near future. Key species: • • • • • • • • •

Achillea ptarmica Achillea wb Buddleja globosa Perovskia blue spire Pleioblastus virdistiatus Salvia nemerosa caradonna Stipa calamagrostis Stipa gigantea Stipa gyneriodes

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The design development

Design details

2m 6m 4m 5m

Pre-cast concrete

Ulmus glabra

natural stone paving

Juglans regia

natural stone setts

high quality pre-cast concrete

wilflower grass mix

salvia, perovskia and stipa

High quality natural stone

Acer griseum, Betula ermanii

wildflower green roof

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The design Area: 5.5 hectares Key changes: • • • • •

improved accessibility pedestrian dominance improved hierarchy of space significantly improved biodiversity on street parking with home zone layout • public green space highlighted by character trees and differentiation of materials.

Abbot’s view Abbot’s view is an area of approximately 5.5 hectares. The area now has a clear hierarchy of space and street layout. Main streets are highlighted by subtle differentiation in material palette. The area gives pedestrians dominance through ‘home zone’ shared space. There is now more high quality over looked public space. Biodiversity has been significantly improved by the addition of a large number and variety of street trees as well as border planting, which highlights pathways and public space. The clear definition of differnt spaces allowes views to be opened up towards the riverside and St. Martin’s Park.

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Home zone streets, Japan

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The design A

Abbot’s view Home zone: The shared space encourages considerate driving and gives pedestrians dominance over vehicular movement. Key pedestrian routes have been opened up by removing designated car parking areas. The parking is now on street; space has been provided by emphasising bends in the road is certain areas. More trees and shrubs will help to reduce localised flooding by acting as SUDS. Permeable paving has been used through the majority Abbot’s View.

north south main streets: The new north - south streets highlight key routes towards the riverside, St. Martin’s Park and the town centre. Colourful and interesting planting highlights alternative routes and semi private courtyards. Each street has a view either directly into the park or to a small community park with a specimen tree. These trees will act as navigation points and increse the character and identity of differnt areas in the housing estate.

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Key species: • • • • • • • • • •

Acer campestre Acer griseum Acer velutinum Betula ermanii Betula pendula Juglans nigra Quercus ilex Quercus robur Quercus suber Tilia platyphyllos

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shrubs, grasses

Achillea ptarmica Achillea wb Buddleja globosa Perovskia blue spire Pleioblastus virdistiatus Salvia nemerosa caradonna Stipa calamagrostis Stipa gigantea Stipa gyneriodes

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The design development

Design details

8m 24m

private gardens

tilia platyphyllos

acer campestre

achillea, salvia, perovskia, stipa

street tree - betula pendula

high quality natural stone street tree - betula ermanii

large feature tree

wildflower meadow

lawn plated with seasonal bulbs

high quality pre-cast concrete

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The design Amisfiled lakes -

Area: 5 hectares Key changes: • • • •

water attenuation ponds wetland woodland meandering paths links to existing walkways through continuous green space.

The amisfield lakes will act as water attenuation ponds during severe flooding and heavy spells of rain. A selection of walkways will guide users around the lakes through densely planted Woodland to open reed beds and grassed areas. The lakes link the housing estate to the north with walkways around the town and to the town centre itself. This area ensures that there is continues green space from the housing estates into the town centre and mitagates the flood threat.

Filtration ponds, Forth quarter, Edinburgh

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The design A

Amisfiled lakes The retention ponds: The retention ponds will store and filter excess water from the river Tyne and create a bio-diverse and aesthetically enhanced area. The meandering paths meet at key points and cross the lakes to allow for interaction with the water and aquatic life. Trees will be planted in higher density towards the existing Woodland on Amisfield golf course and lower density towards the road and town centre. This style of planting will mimic succession and produce a naturalistic yet stylised area of parkland. The water levels will vary depending on the level of the Tyne. The first point to the north will always be full, the second pond will vary slightly in level and the third will range greatly.

The wooded pathway: The wooded path way links the housing estate at the southern end of the park to the town centre and the Abbey bridge walk along a meandering and informal path. The planting has been selected because of its autumn colour and its preference for moist soils. The trees include Paulownia Liquidambar and Nyssa. Different routes will be highlighted using sympathetic materials and planting. For example the paths leading towards the town centre will be constructed from natural stone, and the paths leading towards the countryside will be bound gravel or bark and wood chip.

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Plant palette trees The aim in this area is to provide all year round interest through an interesting and diverse mix of tree species. The majority of the species will have to be able to withstand wet soils due to the nature of the location. The inclusion of many autumn and spring interest plants will ensure that the pathways are well used by local residents throughout the year.

Key species: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Acer campestre Acer palmatum Amelanchier lamarckii Betula jacquemontii Betula nigra Betula pendula Betula utilis Liquidambar styraciflua Nyssa sylvatica Paulownia tomentosa Quercus ilex Salix babylonica

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shrubs, grasses

The aim of the planting in this area is primarily to filter the floodwater and provide habitats for small invertebrates and animals. Aesthetically the planting will mimic natural ponds and wetlands and guides the user’s eye towards focal points and areas of specific interest. Under story planting will give texture and depth to the wooded areas while tall grasses and bamboos give structure to the more open areas. Key species: • • • • • • • • •

Acorus calamus Buddleja globosa Carex grayi Carex pendula Osmunda claytoniana Osmunda regalis Phalaris arundinacea Phyllostachys aurea Stipa gigantea

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The design development

Design details 2m 3m 20m

mixed woodland, water tolerant species

water edge planting, acorus

small permanent pond, with fish

feature tree, liquidambar resin bound gravel

first pond area reed beds, filtration and habitats

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Detailed design Detailed plan The area will be used primarily as a leisure area, suitable for cycling, walking, paddling and relaxing. Smaller ponds to the east will contain a selection of fish including: Rud, Roach, Chub and Tench. These ponds will be suitable for light fishing. The main entrance to the retention ponds to the west will have a large open hard landscaped area with feature furniture and locally design art installations and a paddling area which overlooks the central pond. This area will be bookable for public art displays. The retention ponds in this area will be used in combination with the larger, less designed retention area and flood defences to the west to contain a maximum of 63,000m3 of water - a 1 in 200 year flood. This plan shows the park with mature trees. The wooded areas will be planted with a mixture of pioneer species and specimen trees. The area will be used like a nursery and supply street trees for the surrounding housing estates and parkland.

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Reference plan This plan is to be used for to reference the detailed sections.

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Water levels The paving, aside from run off levels, is at a constant level - 10cm above the highest water level.

High water, during severe flooding. Average water level +/20cm Minimum water level, during drought

Low water

The levels have been arranged so that there is a constant body of water throughout the year to encourage public use. The water will be clean enough to swim in but small cleaner paddling areas have been designed to encourage interaction with the water side. Some areas will be inaccessible to the public, this is to encourage wildlife to settle in the wetland areas. With the established woodland adjacent to the east the clean ponds will improve the areas biodiversity significantly. Some of the edges of the ponds, specifically around the bridged areas, will need to be reinforced. The majority of the edges will have a shallow enough incline no to need this reinforcement. These shallower edges will allow for wildlife to enter and exit the ponds.

Average water

High water

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Water levels

Average water level

High water level

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Movement

Here the main gathering points are shown. Each gathering point will have its own character, from modern and busy to naturalistic and tranquil. The pedestrian pathways join in several key areas, giving the users of the park choices between woodland, grassland and avenues.

Main pedestrian paths/routes interaction points

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Views

From the central gathering point it is possible to see most of ponds and the surrounding areas. It is easy to navigate to these areas from the central point. From the pathways it is only possible to see one or two of these areas of interest at a time. As people walk around the park these views will become apparent. These areas of interest are distributed relatively evenly around the ponds, to ensure that each area is attractive and alluring.

Main public gathering point viewpoints/areas of interest views

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Lighting plan

Lighting in this area will be used more like artwork than to illuminate the streets. Existing lighting will be kept on major foot paths and next to the road to ensure a ‘safe’ route way is always accessible. Ambient up lighting will be used in certain locations to illuminate feature trees, ponds and bridges. This lighting will create calm tranquil areas which can be enjoyed throughout the year. The lighting will be turned on earlier in the winter months because of the naturally low light levels. The lighting will be turned off at midnight to minimise light pollution and reduce energy consumption.

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Lighting selection

Lighting type 1 will be placed in some of the street trees along the main boulevard to illuminate the paths is a subtle and interesting way. The lights will turn on automatically, responding to their light intensity sensors. The photo-capacitor panels on the upper section of the lights will store solar energy. The LEDs use minimal energy.

Lighting type 1

Lighting type 2 and 3 will be placed in key paths around the ponds, including on bridges for safety. These lights will run on mains power through an automated timing system. Lighting type 2 gives off a slight blue light which will enhance the shallow waters colour. The blue lights will be placed in the main entrance area only. Lighting type 3 will be the standard lighting type in the park. They will be fitted with energy saving bulbs.

Lighting type 2

Lighting type 3

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Mature trees

Once mature, the trees will provide significant space for understorey planting and views through to other parts of the ponds. The trees will have seasonal colour from early spring to late autumn, and structure through the winter months. The quercus ilex will screen the main road from the retention ponds, forming a sheltered area that can be used for sunbathing and play.

Paulownia tomentosa

Nyssa sylvatica

Liquidambar styraciflua

Amelanchier Lamarkii

Quercus ilex

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Tree selection

Nyssa

Paulownia

Liquidambar Amelanchier Lamarkii - has been selected for its white star like sprng flowers and edible fruits, which taste similar to apples. Liquidambar styraciflua - has been selected for its autumn colour and spiky fruits. It can be subject to early leaf loss during cold periods.

Amelanchier

Quercus

Nyssa sylvatica - has been selected for its upright trunk, autumn colour and clusters of white spring flowers and dark fruit. Paulownia tomentosa - has been selected for its vigorous early growth and early spring flowers which resemble digitalis purpurea flowers. It has also been selected because of its pioneer plant attributes. Quercus ilex - has been selected because of its leaf longevity and structural form. The catkins and acorns will provide seasonal interest.

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Initial tree plan

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The eastern edge of the area will be planted at 1 tree every 2.5m and thinned as the woodland matures. The trees will be grown in clumps of the same species to help with maintenance.

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The area will be used like a nursery; trees will be planted as whips and grown for other areas of St. Martin’s park and adjacent housing areas. This reduce the cost of the planting schemes significantly. Excess trees can be planted else where in Haddington in some of the new housing schemes.

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The area will be weeded regularly for the first 3 years, until the first thinning process takes place.

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Populus tremuloides Salix babylonica Amelanchier Lamarkii Liquidambar styraciflua Nyssa sylvatica Paulownia tomentosa Quercus ilex PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

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Betula utilis

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Tree selection Nyssa

Paulownia

Amelanchier

Alnus glutinosa - has been selected for its suitability to moist soils and the long lasting green leaves. The pendulous catkins will often remain through the winter once the seed has spread, creating winter interest. Amelanchier Lamarkii - has been selected for its white star like sprng flowers and edible fruits, which taste similar to apples. Betula utilis - has been selected for its fast growing qualities, paper like bark and the quality of shade it casts.

Betula

Liquidambar

Salix

Liquidambar styraciflua - has been selected for its autumn colour and spiky fruits. It can be subject to early leaf loss during cold periods. Nyssa sylvatica - has been selected for its upright trunk, autumn colour and clusters of white spring flowers and dark fruit. Paulownia tomentosa - has been selected for its vigorous early growth and early spring flowers which resemble digitalis purpurea flowers. It has also been selected because of its pioneer plant attributes.

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Populus

Quercus

Populus tremuloides - has been selected for its tall upright trunk, smooth pale bark and yellow autumn colour. Its fast growing nature is desirable too. Quercus ilex - has been selected because of its leaf longevity and structural form. The catkins and acorns will provide seasonal interest. Salix babylonica - has been selected for its weeping form and the dappled shade it casts.

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Initial tree plan

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Additional space has been given to the species which will mature in this area. Many of them have been planted as select standards. The whips have been grouped into the same species, but there is some overlap to hint at the formation of a natural woodland.

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Betula Populus Salix Amelanchier Lamarkii Liquidambar Nyssa sylvatica Paulownia tomentosa Quercus patraea

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year 3 visual This visual shows the tree grid planting after the 3 years of establishment. Weeding has reduced competition so the trees have become established quickly. Tree guards have been used to repel rabbits.

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detailed area a

The detailed area a is located to the eastern side of the ponds at the first point where the footpath splits into a less formal routeway through the woodland. The Paulownia line the woodlands edge, underplanted with wetland meadow grasses and ferns.

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visual This visual shows the lakes retention ponds near their peak capacity a few days after a severe flood. The paths are all still usable and the planting ensures that the pathways still feel safe even with the high water levels. Areas of the path will span to the waters edge; these areas will be safe for human interaction.

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Lighting plan

Lighting has been used minimaly in this area to retain its naturalistic character. Areas that cross the water or have significant edges have been illuminated for safety reasons. The lights also highlight trees character trees. Lighting type 3 has been used in this area. The lighting is sealed and can withstand water immersion for short periods of time.

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night visual This visual shows the ponds at night time during their peak capacity with the lights illuminating the paths ahead. The lighting invites the users around the pathways and further into the park.

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Tree plan

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Pioneer trees have been planted as whips with 2.5m spacing. The specimen trees are select standards or heavy standards. The whips will be grown on 5 years and then thinned as necessary. The removed plants will be used in other areas of the park and planted as street trees in the adjacent housing estate. Effectively this area will be the first phase of the St. Martin’s park development. It will be used to grow all of the trees required for the rest of the park.

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Initially the tree planting will be quite dense. After 20 - 30 years the density will have decreased dramatically, leaving space for understory seasonal planting and areas for social interaction like picnins.

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Alnus Betula

Amelanchier Lamarkii Liquidambar styraciflua Paulownia tomentosa

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Spring Betula pendula

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Winter

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This plant has been selected particularly for its quick growing qualities, leaf density and bark colour. All Betulas will be planted at 2.5m spacing as whips. Liquidambar styraciflua

This plant has been selected particularly for its vibrant autumn colour and leaf shape. All of the Liquidambars will be planted as select standards from local nurseries.

Alnus glutinosa This plant has been selected for its structure and shape and its catkins and cones in the autumn and winter. All Alnus will be planted at 2.5m spacing as whips. Pulownia tomentosa Paulownia has been selected for its spring colour and form. All Paulownias will be planted as select standards.

Amelanchier Lamarckii Amelanchier has been selected for its spring blossom and autumn colour. All Amelanchiers will be planted as select standards from local nurseries.

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wetland meadow

A 100% grass mix has been selected for this area. The grasses are all naturally found in wetland locations which are subject to regular flooding. The grasses have also been selected because of their structure and form.

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Once the grasses are established they will help to prevent erosion on the banks of the retention ponds.

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The grass seed will be sown at 5 grams per square m in mid september.

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Wetland meadow mix sown at 5 grams per square m.

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Cynosurus cristatus

Festuca rubra

Grass mix

Once established the grass mix will cover the ground and reduce weed growth and the need for maintenance. When the area is semi mature the area will mimic succession. The waters edge will be planted with grasses which lead up to a young woodland with under-storey planting, which will in turn lead into a mature woodland. Agrostis castellana

Anthoxanthum odoratum

Alopecurus pratensis

Deschampsia cespitosa

Briza media

Trisetum flavescens

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Understorey plants

The planting of ferns will reduce the maintenance of the area and encourage wildlife. The ferns will only be introduced when the trees are semi mature in order to reduce competition. The Osmunda regia will be planted from 2 litre pots, where as the Polystichum and phegoptens will be planted from 1 litre pots. They will be supplied by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Macplantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, a local nursery.

Osmunda regia

Polystichum setiferum

phegopteris connectilis

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Osmunda regia

Understorey plants

The fern planting will mimic the character of a semi natural broadleaf woodland, provising habitats for insects and wildlife. The Phgopteris will spread quickly and cover the ground redcuing the need for weeding. It will have to be cut back bi annually.

Polystichum setiferum

Phegopteris connectilis

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Hard materials

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The paving is all 150mm x 500mm x 80mm. The edging is 150mm x 150mm x 80mm. The paving is laid on a 30mm bed of sand, cement mix which in turn lies on a 150mm bed of compact hardcore. The paving is raised in the middle by 300mm giving a slope roughly equivalent to 1 in 5. In this area there is no hard drainage, the water is left to drain naturally into the surrounding plant beds and wetland meadows.

Soft materials The tree pits will be dug to the appropriate depth for the tree whips. A 250mm radius circle will be dug, turned and mixed with compost for each tree pit. The trees will be well watered in when planted regularly through the following month. The wild-flower will be planted from seed into grass at 5 grams per square metre.

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detailed area b This detailed area is the main entrance to the retention ponds from the main boulevard. From this area it is possible to see the entirety of the retention ponds. The area has informal seating along the water front, in the form of large steps and large informal stone benches elsewhere. The paving is sloped towards the water, so that run off moves directly into either the retention ponds or the wetland planting.

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visual This visual looks from the main gathering point across the retention ponds during average water levels. The paving looks like it joins directly to the lake. There is a small body of clean water that can be accessed by steps. This are of water is suitable for paddling.

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Lighting plan

The lighting in this area is a combination of lighting type 2 and 3. Lighting type 3 is used along the waters edge to exaggerate the blue of the water and create a tranquil atmosphere. The area will be used on warm evenings as a gathering and events space and the backdrop will host public art exhibitions.

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night visual

The visual shows how the lighting creates a tranquil and mystical atmoshpere.

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The wildflower mix has been selected for its suitability for seasonally wet soils. The plants are found naturally in well drained soils which flood for short periods at a time.

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Wetland meadow mix sown at 1.5 grams per square m.

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Achillea millefolium Betonica officinalis - (Stachys officinalis) Centaurea nigra Filipendula ulmaria Galium verum Leucanthemum vulgare Lotus pedunculatus Plantago lanceolata Primula veris Prunella vulgaris Ranunculus acris Rhinanthus minor Rumex acetosa Silaum silaus Silene flos-cuculi - (Lychnis flos-cuculi) Succisa pratensis Vicia cracca

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Plant selection

Achillea

Betonica

Centaurea

Galium

Leucanthemum

Lotus

Plantago

Primula

Prunella

Rananculus

Rhinanthus

Rumex

Silaum

Silene

Succisa

Filipendula

The wildflower mix will lead down to the waterdge where aquatic planting will dominate. The wildflower meadow will encourage insects such as dragon fly to frequent the area.

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Marginal planting

The marginal planting has been selected for its colour, shape and suitability to marginal planting. The Pontederia provides habitats for dragon flies to lay eggs. The planting will provide flowering colour from mid to late summer. The Eriophurum will provide texture in late spring/early summer.

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The selected marginal plants are:

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Acorus calamus Equisetum japonica Pontederia cordata Iris versicolor Eriophorum angustifolium Filipendula vulgaris multiplex They will be planted from 6cm pots at 10cm spacing. They will be planted in clusters of 50 of the same species.

mix of marginal planting from 6cm pots

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Iris

Pontederia

Plant selection The marginal planting will line the waters edge withinteresting textures and colours which compliment the adjacent meadow planting. The area will be a rich diverse habitat.

Filipendula

Eriophorum

Equisetum

Acorus

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Hard detailing The paving is natural stone at 500mm x 150mm x 80mm. The stair paving is natural stone at 600mm x 600mm x 80mm. The mortar between the paving is 5mm wide and 50mm deep. The mortar is laid on a bed of 150mm compact hardcore.

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The steps have been filled with concrete for strength because of the possibility of submersion. The concrete has been poured on a bed of 50mm compact hardcore.

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The water basin has been lined with a water proof membrane and 50mm of bound gravel with 50mm of loose gravel on top.

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detailed area c This detailed area is located at the southern edge of the retention ponds. The area has been designed to be used as lawns, for sitting and play. Planting ensures that the road is screened. The land has been formed using some of the cut from the retention ponds to form mounded areas, which will have the northern side planted with grasses and annuals, while the southern sides can be used for climbing rolling and relaxing on.

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Visual - autumn The Stipaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s glow in the autumn sun and compliment the fallen Liquidambar and Nyssa leaves. The Quercus Ilex retain their leaves and give structure to the edge of the pond area.

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Tree plan

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Because this part of the park is to be used as a lawn area, the tree planting isn’t very dense; instead character trees have been planted around the outskirts of the lawn to help define the space. Quercus ilex and semi evergreen grasses will help to screen the road throughout the year.

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Liquidambar

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Autumn

Winter

Tree choice

This plant has been selected particularly for its vibrant autumn colour and leaf shape. All of the Liquidambars will be planted as select standards from local nurseries.

Quercus Quercus ilex has been selected for its form, wind resistance and evergreen nature. All of the Quercus will be planted as heavy standards.

Amelanchier Amelanchier has been selected for its spring blossom and autumn colour. All Amelanchiers will be planted as select standards from local nurseries.

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Planting

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As the southern edge is potentially the windiest section of the retention ponds grasses have been used to reduce the effects of low winds. The grasses will sway in the wind and are visually interesting during low sun skies. Agapanthus will be planted in mass to provide strinking seasonal interest, with blue and white flowers which complement the structure of the grasses. PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

Mix of grasses planted from 2 litre pots

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Stipa tenuissima

stipa arundinacea

Plant selection

Agapanthus africanus - has been selected for its globe of blue funnel shaped flowers and suitability to a waterside location. Flowers between july and august.

Stipa gigantea

Anemanthele lessoniana

Agapanthus queen mum - has been selected for its height and globular white flowering heads. Anemanthele lessoniana - has been selected for its semi evergreen nature and slender leaves. It is tinged with red and orange in the summer and autumn. Stipa arundinacea - has been selected for its evergreen nature and its hardiness. The grass shines copper in the autumn sun. Stipa gigantea - has been selected for its architectural structure. The grass heads sway in the wind and give off interesting noise.

Agapanthus africanus

Agapanthus queen mum Stipa tenuissima - has been selected for its compact and clump forming structure and its feathery flowering panicles in summer.

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The mounds will be constructed using cut from the retentions ponds. The soil will be moderately compacted and grass see will be sown directly into the eastern mound during mid september. The western mound will be turfed for instant effect and wild grass seeds will be sown into the turf. The mounds will be formed by digger and shaped by hand to the correct shape. The mounds will be inaccessible in the first year to allow the grass seed to establish. This will be done by the planting of large screening grasses around the mounds, including Sacharrum.

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detailed area d This detailed section lies to the west of the retention ponds. It is the main street running through the park from the Artillery Park to St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gardens. The street will be planted on both sides with grasses trees and perennials.

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spring visual The spring visual shows the main boulevard that runs through the centre of St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s park. The path is lined with Malus sylvestris and Amelanchier lamarckii, which gives an extended white spring blossom. Seating is regular in this area as it is a key route throught the park.

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Lighting plan

Lighting along the boulevard is linear and highlights the main routes through the park. lighting type 2 has been used in this area. existing street lighting will be used too.

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night visual The lighting provides ambient illumination of the Malus. The low light levels allow for star gazing.

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Tree plan

The trees have been sleceted primarily for their spring flowers. The boulevard will be saturated with white flowers during this season. The trees will be allowed to establish before the grasses and perennials are planted in order to reduce competition.

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Amelanchier Lamarcki

Malus sylvestris

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Tree choice

Amelanchier

Malus

Amelanchier has been selected for its spring blossom and autumn colour. All Amelanchiers will be planted as select standards from local nurseries.

Malus has been selected for its, flowers, fruit and autumn structure. All malus will be planted as select standards from local nurseries.

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Planting The planting has been designed to be low maintenance once established. The tall grasses will rect to the wind while small clumping grasses form ground cover.

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The grasses will be interspersed with Perovskia, Lavandula and Salvia, which will be planted in swathes. This will add seasonal colour, interest and increased biodiversity.

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Mown grass with seasonal bulbs

Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' Pennisetum alopecuroides Schizachyrium scoparium Spartina pectinata Saccharum ravennae Miscanthus sinensis Perovskia atriplicifolia Salvia nemorosa Lavandula angustifolia The mixed wetland meadow will be the same mix as that of detailed area b.

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The perennial border will consist of:

The lawned area will be planted with Crocus longiflorus and other seasonal bulbs, that will be chosen by the local schools.

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Plant selection

Miscanthus

Spartina

Pennisetum

Calamagrostis - has been selected because of its upright form and winter interest. Lavandula - has been selected for its fragrance, colour and upright form. Planted in swathes it will draw the eye.

Schizachyrium

Saccharum

Calamagrostis

Miscanthus - has been selected for its large form and fast growing nature. The silver plumes will illuminate in the sun light. Pennisetum - has been selected for its fountain like form and soft feathery plumes that sway in the wind. Perovskia - has been selected for its fragrance, leaf and flower colour and structure. Saccharum - has been selected for its large form and plume size. It will grow to 12 feet tall.

Perovskia

Lavandula

Salvia

Salvia - has been selected for its fragrance, long lasting colour and insect appeal. Schizachyrium - has been selected for its hardiness, blue colour in the summer and autumn red. Spartina - has been selected for its suitability to wet soils and pond side locations.

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Natural paved stone surface

Timber retaining wall and seat 360mm high from finished ground levels and to be Concrete retaining wall.

Planting area maximum 1:3 gradients in smooth flowing transitions with shrub and tree planting

Mounds - wildflower surface with smooth flowing contours and transitions to create an undulating surface with maximum gradients of 1:3.

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The design Area: 5 hectares Key changes: • improved flood defences • pedestrian access to riverside and town centre • improved biodiversity • links to existing walkways through continuous green space. • severe flooding retention pond

The meadows The meadows acts as a flood defence and water retention system, that integrates with the retention ponds in Amisfield lakes. The primary defence is the improved mounding at the riverside, the secondary is a large retention pond which will usually be dry and contain wildflowers and grasses. This secondary pond will only be used in severe floods when the Amisfield lakes reach their peak. The defences provide pedestrian access to the town centre through the new pocket park. The long grasses and grains will be planted to mimic and exaggerate the contours of the defences, providing both large areas of habitable space for small mammals and insects and a striking landscape that alters in the wind. The addition of these pathways ensures that the key areas on the eastern side of haddington are all accessible through a continuous green corridor.

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The design A

The meadows Barley walk: The walkwayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s primary function is to protect the maltings from flooding from the Tyne. The existing defences have been increased and re shaped using the earth from the Amisfield lakes. The soil has been compacted and reinforced where the pedestrian paths and viewing points overlay it. The defences will be planted with a variety of different barleys as well as grasses and wildflower. Salix will be planted along the riverside. The defences will become a major pedestrian route into the town centre.

Victoria bridge pocket park: The pocket park sits just next to the town centre and overlooks the weir and victoria bridge. It will become a key entrance to the main sections of park as well as a relaxing space in which people can enjoy their lunch. Tall grasses will be planted at the edges to act as a non obtrusive physical barrier. The sound of the grasses blowing in the wind will harmonise with the sound of flowing water and birdsong to create a tranquil yet reinvigorating space.

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Plant palette trees The aim of the planting in this area is to provide screening where necessary and draw attention where appropriate. Salix babylonica has been planted near the waters edge and the lower walkway to create a characterful covered area. The trees in this area have generally been selected for their structural characteristics which ensure that the defences dont become too monotonous.

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Acer campestre Juglans regia Liquidambar styraciflua Quercus ilex Quercos patraea Quercus robur Salix babylonica Salix caprea Salix matsudana

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shrubs, grasses

The planting in this area will be planted in swathes to emphasise desired lines and contours. Grasses and ground cover will be used exuberantly along side the feature fox tail barley, which pays homage to the areas history of malting.

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Achillea millefolium Achillea ptmarica Hordeum jubatum Hordeum vulgare Osmundia claytoniana Osmundia regia Salix magnifia Salvia nemorosa Stipa gigantea Stipa tenuissima

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Design details 4m 20m 6m

high quality natural stone paving

barley and grasses

acer campestre, quercus patraea

fox tail barley

resin bound gravel pathway

salix babylonica on viewing area

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The design Area: 4.5 hectares Key changes: • relocation of pure malt storage provides additional green space. • addition of football pitch. • St. Martin’s ruins highlighted, now a cemetery. • pathways towards the nungate bridge, St. Mary’s and the riverside walk.

St. Martin’s Gardens St. Martin’s gardens will provide the needed space for a new cemetery in a tranquil and interesting backdrop. The pure malt storage facilities have been relocated next to the malting buildings. This relocation allows for green space to extend into the Nungate, where the Nungate bridge links to the town centre, St. Mary’s church and the riverside walk. The football pitches from the riverside have been relocated into this area. They will be screened from near by housing and the road by planting. A pioneer woodland will be planted around the new cemetery.

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St. Martin’s Gardens Pioneer woodland and Wittinghame Drive: The slight narrowing of the main road in cohesion with the inclusion of a new palette of high quality materials in key areas will help to give pedestrians priority in this area. Materials and planting will give a suggestion of where the paths lead. Pioneer species such as birch and ash will be planted in order to quickly establish a young woodland feel. This planting will be interlaced, in key places, with slower growing species such as oak and walnut.

St. Martin’s cemetery: The eldest gravestones from the existing cemetery will be moved into this walled garden in order to give it more character and to free space in the existing cemetery. The walled garden will have poetry engraved into entrances and exits. Plants will be selected carefully to ensure that the space feels calm and welcoming rather than dark and intimidating. The existing ruins will be highlighted as a central area in the gardens, and will be acknowledged as being the “oldest church in Scotland”.

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Plant palette trees The majority of the new planting in this area will make up the pioneer woodland. The woodland will consist of several types of betula, poplar, quercus and juglans. The juglans and quercus will be planted in key areas within the woodland to help guide its users. The woodland will have colour throughout the spring summer and autumn.

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Acer griseum Betula albosinensis Betula ermanii Betula jacquemontii Betula nigra Betula pendula Betula utilis Fraxinus americana Fraxinus angustifolia Fraxinus excelsior Juglans regia Quercus potraea Quercus robur Tilia cordata Tilia platyphyllos

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shrubs, grasses The aim of the planting in this area is to provide screening where necessary, shelter from the wind and to direct pedestrians through the green space. Structural grasses, bamboos and shrubs have been used in order to achieve this. Understorey and ground cover planting has also been used to create a plant matrix which ensures weeds are minimal. Wildflowers have been planted next to the football pitch to increase biodiversity.

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Galanthus nivalis Hordeum jubatum Hyacinthoides non-scripta Perovskia blue spire Phyllostachys aurea Phyllostachys nigra Salvia nemerosa Stipa gigantea Stipa tenuissima

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Design details

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natural stone paving

feature tree, quercus

woodchip and bark mix

under-storey planting, including bluebells

artificial football pitch

garden wall, natural stone

gravestones and monuments

St. Martinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ruins

various varieties of betula

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