Engaging with Natural England: Revisiting Greening The BIDs

This month, Cross River Partnership (CRP) had the opportunity to present at Natural England’s Green Infrastructure Specialist Network meeting. 

During the presentation, CRP explored the significant role that green infrastructure can play in improving roadside air quality, drawing on evidence and practical examples to demonstrate its impact. 

As part of the session, CRP revisited initiatives from its award-winning Greening the BIDs programme, showcasing how these early initiatives have been sustained over time. The Greening to BID’s programme was delivered from 2012-2018 and brought together London Business Improvement Districts to deliver 19 Green Infrastructure (GI) Audits and 16 GI installations, including rain gardens, green walls and green roofs, across central London. 

It was inspiring to see the continued commitment to maintaining and enhancing these green infrastructure installations, reflecting long-term environmental stewardship across the participating Business Improvement Districts.