Planning our future London

More of park areas could have trees planted particularly lining the paths so can have shade when its hot.   I like the wild flower areas .  Only need smaller areas of grass where children play or used for picnics.

Green spaces in London are a very scarce resource which we should protect. I personally look at green spaces as community hubs that maintain and increases our well being by enjoying the various activities that takes place.

I use local parks & open spaces for walking also alongside the canal in Yeading.

We use the local Osterley Park and Gardens as a daily walk. We are lucky to have many trees growing in Isleworth. 
 

I would like to see more street plants and trees in places like Hounslow High Street (it’s already semi-pedestrianised so there is space for planting. Even raised planters would be desirable. 
 

The same principle should apply to other areas of west London - especially the redeveloped Brentford area and Richmond and Ealing high streets. 

Green Spaces in London are a vital resource for the People.

As such - the Councils should stop using the space to make money with sports pitches that make them seem like green spaces but remove public access

As has already been said, green spaces are good for health, both mental and physical and for promoting well being. Beyond this we can use these spaces to promote wildlife diversity by simple measures such as wild borders to ensure the continued wildlife diversity, which in its turn increases the value of these spaces to those who use them.

Yes, London's parks are really good for both mental and physical health.  For that matter so are those of Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham.  They are also really good for flora and fauna.  

I’d like more to be done to reduce dog fouling in parks. It’s a real problem for people whose children play on the grass. And on pavements too.

Green spaces for public use proved to be vital during the pandemic lockdown. The next pandemic could begin at any time.

With no garden, parks are important to me, particularly beautiful green spaces like Greenwich Park. I live in Shadwell and would like to see more planting there, there is too much paving and still cars are prioritised rather than pedestrians and cyclists. I live in a car-free development, and many people who live in my area don't own a car, but are plagued by cars coming into where we live. Planting would help absorb air pollution, critical in London. I think there should be more trees and wildflowers like there are in Holland Park for example. I would give up space occupied by cars and lots of paving for areas of planting and trees. 

Although I recognise the need for some aditional housing I feel very strongly that for the general welfare (and mental health) of people there must be open space to enjoy near home.  At the moment we seem to be frantically building a 'concrete jungle' with nowhere to go, no safe space for relaxation or excercise. Worse than that we are taking every available space and building on it.  Remember when all these new properties are built the residents will need to go out and enjoy the (hopefully) fresh air and green scenery - they can't be expected to stay in their flat except when out to work, school or shopping.

Lockdown proved green spaces are vital, and planning given to investment developers must stop. Berkeley Homes and Lendlease just install token green areas to tick the box, which also must stop. TFL are guilty of building on green areas as its cheaper to do so. Also Investment Towers such as at Canada Waters harm local green area and their ecology. Old Kent Road towers are encroaching on out green sites casting shadows and the increasing use of LED lighting which research has proved depletes insects by 50% must be removed and not allowed in ant outside areas. The fires last year show that the cheap BBQs sold are dangerous as do the fires from electric bikes and scooters, these must be removed from sale. All developers must be forced to incorporate trees into their plans and never felled, No tree should be felled unless due to H&S. Insurance companies that fell trees must be made to underpin buildings instead. I lived in Notting Hill Gate, the flat kitchen, a 100 year old addition subsided I made my insurance company underpin my flat, which only happened as I threatened legal action 

Higher penalties on companies that cause trash eg Murkdonalds et al need to be imposed and fines on people caught dropping trash. We need wardens to police areas.

Over the past 25 years, I have been incredibly fortunate to live in an area of North London blessed with abundant local parks and woodland. These green spaces have been a haven, offering solace, beauty, and a connection to nature. However, in recent years, I have been disheartened by the noticeable surge in vandalism, littering, and illegal barbecues that have marred the once pristine environment.

It is truly astonishing to witness the extent to which these green spaces have been subjected to acts of vandalism. What were once vibrant, flourishing areas have now become targets for mindless destruction. The very essence of tranquility and escape seems to have been shattered by these acts, leaving a lingering sense of disappointment.

Litter, too, has become an increasingly prevalent issue. Walking through these parks and woodlands, one cannot help but notice the discarded wrappers, bottles, and plastic bags strewn carelessly across the landscape. It is disheartening to witness such disregard for the environment and the lack of respect for the efforts put into maintaining these areas. The accumulation of litter not only harms the aesthetic appeal of the spaces but also poses a threat to the wildlife that inhabits them.

Perhaps the most distressing development has been the rise in illegal barbecues. While barbecues themselves can be enjoyable and a way to bring communities together, the unauthorized and irresponsible use of them has led to significant damage. Scorch marks on the grass, charred remnants of disposable grills left behind, and the risk of accidental fires have become all too common. The dangers these illicit barbecues pose to both the environment and public safety cannot be overlooked.

As someone who has cherished these local parks and woodlands for many years, witnessing this decline has been disconcerting. I am deeply saddened by the disregard shown towards these green spaces, which were once cherished and protected by the community. 

There are green spaces near me but they are often very crowded. And we need to decide whether bicylces/scooters/electric bikes are allowed in them and then police that. It's impossible to walk by the canal sometimes because of the bikes etc on a narrow towpath. We need more spaces dedicated to pedestrians and separate spaces for vehicles.

I am lucky to live near a lovely park which I use for walking regularly as do many, many other people. It is mostly well maintained but could be improved with more seating and adult exercise machines. I would like to say that toilets in all the parks and green spaces within Enfield are awful and really need refurbishment, I think this would increase the number of older people and young families using the parks. London has lots of good parks that are very well used.

London may be a very green city, but that does not mean that significant green space is easily accessible to all, especially if you rely on public transport.

Croydon has a large amount green spaces but we need to keep them and make sure the environment plus stop building very high rises building it like walking into Croydon is like into a wind tunnel... if you get this effect elderly who uses the walking the payment have great difficulty has the wind drive them to ground like a paper being thrown about same thing with electric scooters they dangerous, if they are used need to be licensed like a normal bike it has power they use facilities of the road. I.e cycle lane you pay a fee for the up keep of the roads, like every road user. Need to respect footpaths or Pavement they are not rubbish bin or blocking the walkway. Or parking a bike or bicycle in middle of the footpath or Pavement or front some one house access. So be respectful every one who uses the pavements. Walking on the coming trafficked on the pavement so you see traffic come to you when you step off the pavement to give space people in wheel chairs, pushchair. Vegetation need to be cut back on the boundaries of houses so does overhang privately owned, so pavement don't have to walk into the road can't see the traffic.

I would like to use them but I can't get out much