Landscape Design

Meridian One is a seven-hectare neighbourhood set within the parkland of the Lower Lea Valley. HTA Design has made the landscape a key component of the regeneration, reimagining post-industrial land as a verdant, playable environment where nature, community, and urban life coexist. New homes are framed by green courtyards, planted balconies, and landscaped roofs, while tree-lined streets connect seamlessly into wider ecological networks.

HTA has led the public realm design across all phases, delivering three new parks, a civic square, and a habitat-rich ecological corridor that forms part of an integrated SuDS and water restoration strategy. Rain gardens, permeable streets, and biodiverse planting manage water, mitigate climate change, and create thriving habitats rooted in the character of the Lea Valley. This ecological richness gives the neighbourhood its distinctive identity, as if nature has reclaimed the land.

Leading the transformation is Hoppa Play and Skate Park, a 3,000m² destination that consolidates play into one dynamic environment. Designed for all ages and abilities, it combines adventure play, water play, and a skate park with inclusive breakout areas, sensory planting, and clear sightlines for carers. Balancing activity with calmer, sociable spaces, it has quickly become a landmark for the borough, attracting both new and existing communities.

Alongside this, the TCV Community Garden provides a meanwhile space for growing, learning, and social connection. Co-designed with residents within a framework developed by HTA, the garden strengthens local ownership, fosters participation, and supports wellbeing through initiatives such as the Green Gym and skills-based workshops.

Inclusive design principles shape the experience throughout: accessible routes, sociable breakout areas, sensory planting, and spaces guided by Make Space for Girls ensure the environment welcomes all members of the community. Play and calm coexist through carefully balanced zones, offering opportunities for activity, reflection, and connection with nature. Meridian One demonstrates the transformative power of landscape to lead regeneration. By delivering high-quality green spaces early in the process, HTA has helped establish a strong identity, fostered health and wellbeing, and created a resilient framework that will grow with the community for generations to come.