Illman Young were appointed by Gallagher Estates to discharge the reserved matters for a range of public open spaces within the Western Expansion Area of Milton Keynes.
Spaces ranged from town squares, LEAP’s and NEAP’s, to large attenuation basins
Incorporation of natural play principals as well as fixed equipment to meet requirements of Local Authority
Planting strategies developed to enhance Green Infrastructure throughout the development
Close collaboration with team ecologists to ensure that requirements for newt mitigation strategy were met
Variety of landscapes including wetland meadows and a community orchard to be created
Flexible space for community use at centre of park
Gateways formed to adjacent development parcels
Provided detailed drawings to discharge the reserved matters for landscape and then detailed working drawings for construction on site
Consultation process established with the Milton Keynes Partnership and the Parks Trust to ensure that all stakeholders were closely involved, and its long term maintenance agreed
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