Bradford City Centre Enhanced with New Greenery as Pedestrianisation Progresses

A senior councillor stated that the newest stage of pedestrianisation in Bradford city centre is expected to foster a “healthier and greener environment.” This week, over 170 plants, grasses, and ferns were installed as part of a £45 million initiative, which also involves road closures and the redirection of bus routes. A total of 24 distinct varieties have been placed in newly constructed beds situated along Market Street. Bradford Council indicated that the design’s “natural form” was intended to emulate aspects of meadows, utilizing a palette of yellows, blues, and purples. Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, who serves as the executive member for regeneration, planning, and transport, commented: “This latest phase of the scheme has seen an injection of greenery which is improving the biodiversity of the city centre, softening some of the hard landscaping and creating a healthier and greener environment.” The council is collaborating with its construction partner, Balfour Beatty, on the broader project, which is scheduled for completion prior to the commencement of the City of Culture next year. Funding for the project is being provided by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Transforming Cities Fund, which originates from the Department for Transport.