The newly established pocket park in Chelsea, which opened in 1981, is one of London's more modern green spaces, created on land cleared due to WWII bomb damage. Originally home to pleasure gardens, the area was repurposed following extensive destruction during the war. Despite initial plans met with opposition, city council efforts led to the eventual beautification of the area. The park's unique layout reflects the landscape of demolished housing, with a focus on safety as issues like open basements arose in the years following its creation.
The park absorbed two roads and its slightly Tetris blocky layout today reflects the odd rectangles of space created from the demolished houses.
Surprisingly, this park's creation faced strong opposition from a vocal minority, resulting in delays that extended the opening to 1981, almost 30 years after initial plans.
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