Case Studies challenges and opportunities challenges and opportunities 39 | Zero Carbon City 2040 Westminster Climate Emergency Action Plan Contents Contents Foreword and introduction Foreword and introduction Glossary Glossary accelerating Delivery accelerating Delivery commitment and Collaboration commitment and Collaboration Wild West End20 Wild West End is a partnership between West End property owners to improve biodiversity in central London by encouraging birds, bees, and bats back into the West End. The project aims to introduce green corridors between open spaces in the West End through the installation of new green roofs, planters, and street trees to allow wildlife to move freely between Westminster’s open spaces. Victoria Street Greening Project This upcoming greening strategy, led by the Council, aims to adopt a holistic approach throughout the area to improve air quality, to provide a green infrastructure to support healthy travels and to improve climate resilience in and around Victoria Street by increasing greenery and enhancing the experience for pedestrians. The strategy document is still in the early stages of development but will focus on key strategic sites including Westminster Cathedral Piazza and the gateways to Victoria Street. Open Spaces Greener Places Funding Programme In 2021, the Council opened up its Open Spaces Greener Places Fund, providing £375,000 of funding to external organisations to help improve the quality, quantity, or impact of green and open spaces in the borough. A total of ten projects were funded, attracting additional external funding of £65,000 to support green space improvement across the community.