This lovely scheme in Nottingham has recently received planning permission. A 700 bed student residential scheme for the University of Nottingham by Developer Unite.
Situated on the banks of the River Leen next to Jubilee Campus the landscape design response seeks to mitigate the flood risks with the creation of a large public green space alongside the river which doubles up as a floodable series of basins during extreme weather events.
Working with Architects Broadway Malyan, a variety of external spaces are created, including a bold new public realm space to the front of the site on Derby Road, an a enhanced pedestrian experience of Radmarsh Road with the introduction of significant urban greening, and a series of residents courtyard spaces.