Last updated: October 2021
The project primarily aimed to replace the largely underused 2-hectare public green space, Chavasse Park by creating a new public park that forms the centrepiece of the Liverpool One development. The park, designed under the collaboration of BDP and Architect Pelli Clarke Pelli, was envisioned to become a green oasis within the city centre, with the ability to accommodate a lively programme of outdoor events (Reference 1). It comprises a ‘Grand Lawn’, richly planted terraced and walled gardens, sites for beautiful pavilion buildings, sheltered seating, trees, planting and multifunctional paving areas (Reference 2). Chavasse Park was awarded Green Flag status and is home to a nature trail and a unique species - Speckled Bush Cricket. The Park is home to more than 150 species of insects, birds and animals (Reference 4)
Chavasse Park, Liverpool One
Source: https://my.landscapeinstitute.org/case-study/chavasse-park%2c-liverpool-one/aa136c22-d37b-e911-a99b-00224801ab04
Overview
Nature-based solution
- Nature on buildings (external)
- Green roofs
- Parks and urban forests
- Pocket parks/neighbourhood green spaces
Key challenges
- Green space, habitats and biodiversity (SDG 15)
- Green space creation and/or management
- Regeneration, land-use and urban development
- Promote natural styles of landscape design for urban development
- Social justice, cohesion and equity (SDG 10)
- Social interaction
- Health and well-being (SDG 3)
- Creation of opportunities for recreation
Focus
Creation of new green areas
Project objectives
The goal is to create a green oasis in contrast with the hardscape of the city centre, with the ability to accommodate a range of changing outdoor seasonal events. The creation of a major new public park was to be done by replacing the underused left-over 20,000m2 public green space known as Chavasse Park, and was extensively altered as part of the Paradise Project redevelopment scheme (now called Liverpool ONE). (ref 1)
Implementation activities
- In response to set requirements the main amenities of the park comprise a ‘Grand Lawn’, richly planted terraced and walled gardens, sheltered seating, semi-mature coniferous and deciduous ornamental tree planting and multi-functional paving areas. (ref1)
-Within the park's construction, both irrigation and drainage efficiency has been maximised through the use of uniform engineered topsoil. Covering the soft areas at a mean depth of 0.5m with tree pits of 1.5m, this incorporates a high proportion of recycled material, providing evidence of the project's green commitment (Reference 1).
Biodiversity conservation or restoration-focused activities
Biodiversity conservation:
- Means for conservation governance
- Manage biological resources for conservation and sustainable use
- Raise public awareness
Main beneficiaries
- Private sector/Corporate/Company
- Citizens or community groups
Governance
Management set-up
- Led by non-government actors
Type of initiating organisation
- Private sector/corporate actor/company
Participatory approaches/ community involvement
- Unknown
Details on the roles of the organisations involved in the project
BDP architects won a limited competition with developers Grosvenor/Henderson to redevelop 17 hectares area and acted as master planner for the project. (ref 1) the project forms part of Liverpool ONE's mission to be industry leaders in reducing its carbon footprint. (ref 4) The park itself was altered as part of the Paradise Project redevelopment scheme (now known as Liverpool One) (ref 5)
Project implemented in response to ...
... an EU policy or strategy?
No
... a national policy or strategy?
Unknown
... a local policy or strategy?
Unknown
Financing
Total cost
Unknown
Source(s) of funding
- Corporate investment
Type of funding
- Direct funding (grants, subsidies, or self-financed projects by private entities)
Non-financial contribution
Unknown
Impacts and Monitoring
Environmental impacts
- Green space and habitat
- Promotion of naturalistic styles of landscape design for urban development
- Increased conservation or restoration of ecosystems
- Increased number of species present
Economic impacts
- Unknown
Socio-cultural impacts
- Social justice and cohesion
- Improved access to urban green space
- Increased opportunities for social interaction
- Health and wellbeing
- Gain in activities for recreation and exercise
- Education
- Increased knowledge of locals about local nature
Type of reported impacts
Achieved impacts
Presence of formal monitoring system
Unknown
Presence of indicators used in reporting
No evidence in public records
Presence of monitoring/ evaluation reports
No evidence in public records
Availability of a web-based monitoring tool
No evidence in public records
References
1. Landscape Institute. 2017. Liverpool One | Case studies | Landscape Institute. [ONLINE] Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
2. BDP. 2017. Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE - Source link. [ONLINE] Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
3. Abel Landscapes. 2017. Chavasse park Liverpool one Paradise Street project . Webpage not Available on 2020.
4. Southport Reporter. 2014. It's All About Being Green at Liverpool One. [ONLINE] Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
5. Wikiwand. 2017. Chavasse Park - Wikiwand. [ONLINE] Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
6. Liverpool One. 2016. Chavasse Park. Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
7. Culture Liverpool. (no date). Take a Walk in the Park. Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
2. BDP. 2017. Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE - Source link. [ONLINE] Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
3. Abel Landscapes. 2017. Chavasse park Liverpool one Paradise Street project . Webpage not Available on 2020.
4. Southport Reporter. 2014. It's All About Being Green at Liverpool One. [ONLINE] Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
5. Wikiwand. 2017. Chavasse Park - Wikiwand. [ONLINE] Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
6. Liverpool One. 2016. Chavasse Park. Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.
7. Culture Liverpool. (no date). Take a Walk in the Park. Available at: Source link. Accessed August 3, 2020.