Project work at Parkwood Springs

Parkwood Community gardens
Parkwood Community gardens

Story: Sheffield University Landscape Architecture Students

M.A. Students from Sheffield University's Department of Landscape chose Parkwood Springs for their Urban Development project.

They met with the Friends Group and later presented their own ideas for future development when the landfill site closes in 2018; decontaminating the landfill site by growing biomass fuels followed by community food growing; developing the wildlife park; promoting Hillsborough as an area for 'Healthy Living';and a water park in the Don Valley flood plain were just some ideas.

Parkwood Community Vision
Parkwood Community Vision

Senior lecturer, Anna Jorgensen, said

“The Friends' care and concern for Parkwood was infectious and helped make the project a really positive experience for everyone involved.”

The Friends felt that the students had encouraged them to raise their aspirations and broaden their thinking.

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