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Mosaic tiling of the planters is underway

After a few months, opinion of the new Devonshire green seems to be a bit mixed.

Some people really like it, with the stepped grassy area, the deckchair terrace and the Gaudi-inspired concrete planters creating a space that compliments the Forum well and that has already hosted successful events such as the dancing mechanical digger in the summer.

On the other hand, questions have been raised over the concrete planters. Described as ‘undulating sculptural walls‘, do they actually have a plastic feel? Should have there been concrete steps built into the grass bank? And walking past yesterday, the large puddle in the middle of the grass made me wonder whether there was sufficient drainage.

Whichever way you look at it, the concrete planters will be further improved by the installation of mosaic tiling which has now begun. An unsightly carved channel exists around the edges of each which until now has been empty, but yesterday I noticed that one near the north perimeter has started to be filled with green and yellow tiles.

When complete, this should further compliment the development and further tie it in with the Forum.

In the meantime, what do you think to the new Devonshire green?

Mosaic on Devonshire Green