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 |
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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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