Stobie Green Screen is a creative green infrastructure project transforming an unused space on Raglan Street- currently the site of flytipping, littering and car-dumping, into an attractive, eco-friendly space that supports sustainability, biodiversity, and community pride.
Description
Local Priority: - Improvements to infrastructure incorporating fencing and bollards, bins and bin enclosures
Stobie Green Screen is a creative green infrastructure project transforming an unused space on Raglan Street- currently the site of flytipping, littering and car-dumping, into an attractive, eco-friendly space that supports sustainability, biodiversity, and community pride.
The project will install a living wall structure that screens off refuse bins and a hot-composter, while also acting as a vertical green space filled with plants. It will provide environmental benefits, reduce visual blight, and offer a community growing space for local residents and groups.
We aim to:
Improve the visual appearance of the Raglan Street side of the community centre.
Introduce a hot-composting system to reduce food and garden waste for the centre, the community and local food-businesses.
Create a biodiverse vertical garden supporting pollinators and air quality.
Strengthen community engagement and ownership over shared spaces.
Promote environmental education through signage and involvement of local schools/groups.
Attached are pictures of the space currently, some 'concept' designs (these are just AI, which never quite captures it, but gives an idea), pictures of some similar projects elsewhere, and examples of the composter/living wall equipment which would be required.
Project Summary:
The Stobie Green Screen is a creative green infrastructure project that will transform a currently problematic area at the rear of the community centre on Raglan Street in Stobswell. This space is currently a hotspot for fly-tipping, drug use, and on occasion sex work, leading to concerns around safety, hygiene, and community perception.
By installing a living wall structure that screens off the refuse area and houses a new hot-composter, we will convert a neglected and misused space into a vibrant, eco-friendly feature. The project will increase safety, visual appeal, and local pride while delivering tangible environmental, educational, and social benefits.
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Project Objectives:
Improve the visual appearance of the Raglan Street side of the community centre and tackle the stigma associated with the space.
Introduce a hot-composting system to reduce food and garden waste and promote environmental responsibility.
Create a biodiverse vertical garden that improves air quality and supports pollinators and local wildlife.
Strengthen community engagement and safety, encouraging a sense of ownership and pride among residents.
Promote environmental education through signage and involvement of local schools and groups.
Eliminate misuse of the area by creating a physical and visual barrier that reduces opportunities for anti-social behaviour.
Expected Outcomes:
• Visually enhanced street frontage, improving pride and perceptions of the area.
• Increased awareness and uptake of sustainable waste practices, especially composting.
• Reduction in waste sent to landfill through use of the hot-composter.
• Improved local biodiversity and microclimate benefits.
• Engagement of volunteers, children, and residents in planting, maintenance, and learning.
• A replicable model for small-scale urban greening in other parts of Stobswell.
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Timeline:
Phase Activity Date
Phase 1 Planning & permissions Month 1
Phase 2 Installation of wall & composter Months 2–3
Phase 3 Planting, signage, community engagement Month 4
Phase 4 Launch event, monitoring, and educational outreach Month 5
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Sustainability & Maintenance:
Maintenance will be managed by our volunteer gardening group and supported by existing staff. We will also explore youth engagement opportunities through local schools and summer activities, ensuring the space remains cared for long-term.
We initially had our Community Learning & Development Officer visit our cosy cafe and groups to familiarise service users with the Neighbourhood Capital Fund and explain the community involvement in the process. We then handed out suggestion forms to our service users and other visitors to several engagement events both in the centre and outwith it. With the community idea generation underway we were able to draw up ideas which would fit their requirements whilst also being realistic and achievable. With our 'Green Screen project in mind we have displayed the idea for this alongside the other project ideas in Arthurstone library, taking part in the wider community consultation and receiving positive feedback and support from attendees.
Maintenance will be managed by our volunteer gardening group and supported by existing staff. We will also explore youth engagement opportunities through local schools and summer activities, ensuring the space remains cared for long-term. The composter does not require energy or fuel to run so ongoing costs will be minimal- the unit cost includes 1-3 years servicing depending on model selected.
Should the funding application be successful it will also enable us to grow our partnership with other community groups like Room2Be and Ishka who advocate for and provide mental health and peer support through green-plant based activities.
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