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The project has the aim of developing an
area of derelict land and the 4 adjacent
railway arches in such a way that will be
of benefit to the local community. The
land and buildings proposed for
development have been derelict for almost
30 years and until a recent clean up, had
been used as an area for fly tipping,
arson, under age drinking and drug abuse.
It is hoped that the full involvement
of local people in the process will not
only provide the best opportunity for long
term sustainability of the project but
will also help with the wider social and
economic regeneration of the area,
providing people with skills and
confidence to start new projects, access
training or further education or find
employment either within the project or
elsewhere.
It is hope that the project will not
only improve the general appearance of the
area and provide accessible green open
space but also help to improve the
physical and mental well being of the
local community.
Our aims include:
- To transform a derelict plot of land
into a Community Garden.
- To make use of the adjacent empty
railway arches.
- To provide a user friendly open
space in which people can relax in and
enjoy.
The Green Heart Den has been selected
as one of two finalists in the Greener
Communities category of the Cumbria
Community Awards. The event will
take place on Thursday the 13th November
at Rheged, Redhills near Penrith.
Fingers crossed this project will get the
recognition it deserves.
Internet links:
Marsh Street Arches & Community Interest
Company Website ,
BBC News Article.
North West Evening Mail article.
North West Evening Mail article.
Garden Development Pictures
Marsh Street Arches and Gardens Before
Development.
Architects Plans & Sketches:
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