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The link between the school and GreenSquare’s development in the village has been very positive and really energised the children.
Jill, teacher – Southwick Primary School
GreenSquare’s in-house construction firm, Tidestone, has built not only 12 new homes at Frome Road in the Wiltshire village of Southwick but also strong links with the local primary school. Pupils have visited the construction site to learn more about the development process, designed colourful hoardings showing their ideas for homes of the future, and helped produce welcome packs for new residents.
Shared ownership was the only way we could ever afford to get a start on the property ladder – it was ideal, really helpful.
Richard & Louise, shared owners at Braydon Court
Working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council, we recently completed a £5million regeneration project at Braydon Court in Swindon – breathing new life into the neighbourhood and providing three shops and 38 affordable homes – including seven for shared ownership. The scheme was years in the making, and was shaped by extensive consultation with local people who gave their views on design and the facilities they wanted.
All the new homes have led to more diversity... a good combination of people from different backgrounds.
Sensi, youth worker in the Rose Hill neighbourhood
The Rose Hill redevelopment – our partnership project with Oxford City Council – is due to be completed later this year; by then, 254 new homes will have been built. GreenSquare is known for not just ‘housing people’ but also ‘building communities’ and our community worker is supporting a wide range of local groups including a new junior youth club. Her award-winning work has just been boosted by a £360,000 Big Lottery Fund grant.
Because it’s all on one level, I can go round and do what I want – everything is so well set out. I absolutely love it!
Mrs Hendricks, Farndale Close bungalow resident
Our nine bungalows at the newly-created Farndale Close in Swindon have been designed to be highly accessible, with two of them being fully wheelchair-accessible. And as well as being easy to access they are cheap to run because they incorporate many eco-friendly features and materials including solar panels to heat water and photovoltaic panels that will convert sunlight to electricity.
The new hostel looks brilliant and a lot of thought has gone into it. I’m looking forward to moving and doing my music.
Kevin, Alabaré homeless hostel resident
GreenSquare is working with Alabaré to create a brand new state-of-the-art homeless hostel in Salisbury. The new hostel will provide high-quality accommodation and a range of training facilities in an environmentally-friendly building. The adjacent Emmaus House, a listed building, is being converted into eight move-on flats for residents making the transition from supported accommodation to living independently.
I’ve talked to residents of other housing associations and not one of them has said they get this sort of wonderful service.
Val, Alice & Margaret House resident
Residents helped decide the layout and fixtures in the 26 “spacious and lovely” flats at Alice and Margaret House. In fact resident involvement formed the backbone of the project with a tenant development group helping with the design and communicating with the wider estate – and selecting the developer. Our resident design advisors now evaluate and comment on GreenSquare development projects.
Even if we win the lottery and come up with millions, we wouldn’t leave – that’s how happy we’ve felt ever since we walked in.
Mr & Mrs Charlesworth, Lucas & Remy residents
Lucas & Remy Place is our £4m housing development for older residents in Iffley village, replacing accommodation that had become outdated and could not meet current standards for housing. Great care was taken in the design to ensure that the building blended into the historic Iffley village, so the building looks more like a series of cottages and not a block of flats – whilst being modern and functional on the inside with easy access for residents.
GreenSquare brings experience and knowledge
to a working relationship that is stimulating, productive, and a great deal of fun.
Kevin McCloud, Hab Housing – on the Hab Oakus partnership
Hab Oakus – the joint venture between Kevin McCloud’s company Hab and GreenSquare – champions sustainable living and homes that are environmentally efficient to build and run. We develop thoughtfully designed places and homes that respect local context and biodiversity, where residents feel a strong sense of belonging. The soon to be completed 42-home Triangle development in Swindon will be followed by larger schemes in Stroud and Oxford.
I’m now in my second year at college and getting on well... this apprenticeship has set me up for life!
Vincent, apprentice with GreenSquare contractor
Our flagship development of 70 homes in west Swindon – being built on the site of the former Westlea police station, near GreenSquare’s headquarters – is just one instance of where our ‘4ward2work scheme’ is ensuring that local people are given the chance to undertake apprenticeships and gain valuable work experience. GreenSquare is investing in the local economy, enhancing the area, and delivering new opportunities for local people to live and work.
