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Green Spaces Project of
the Month
October
2003 - Al Hilal,
Manchester
Contact:
Sandra Wong, tel. 0161 205
6662
Introduction
In the heart of `sunny' Manchester,
palm trees line the street and small
children play safely in a paradise
garden. At the Cheetham Al Hilal
Community Project, the whole Muslim
community has participated in an
innovative project to improve the built
and natural environment in a way which
reflects the cultural diversity of the
area. Female and male, young and old,
everyone has contributed something to
change this tiny plot from a waste ground
into a rich resource for outdoor
activities. Islamic elements of garden
design lend the whole project a sense of
integrity and make a powerful statement
of presence to the wider world.
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