Kensington High Street Parklets

Meristem Design designed, supplied and installed the first 2 Parklets in the Kensington and Chelsea area.

The two parklets, consist of a twelve seater and eight seater parklet. Seven metres and five metres respectively, with wheelchair access and a large plant selection focused on attracting pollinating insects and bees. Additionally, included in the design of the parklets was two metre high protective screens, which act as an acoustic and pollution barrier to the busy traffic on the street. 

The two Parklets can be found down the iconic Kensington High Street, near the Kensington Station. The Parklets were opened to the public on October the 2nd, with an official red ribbon launch lead by Councillor Cem Kemahli.

The parklets have a positive impact on those around,  rejuvenating the area and helping build a sense of community. Businesses where parklets are located outside have shown a significant 20% to 30% uplift in revenue within the first 12 months! They attract customers to local businesses by creating a vibrant, green oasis of calm.

With the success and great feedback on the Parklets, the Royal Kensington and Chelsea Council are now seeking new locations to install these, with a view to use private sector sponsorship.