Street Furniture News
Sustainable street furniture’s role in shaping a net zero world
Sustainable street furniture is transforming outdoor spaces, helping architects and developers reduce carbon footprints and embrace circular economy principles. From recycled plastics and responsibly sourced timber to durable Corten steel, Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG) showcases how eco-conscious design supports the UK’s journey toward a net zero future.
Designing Public Spaces That Work for Everyone: Rethinking Accessibility & Inclusivity in the Urban Realm
Accessibility is more than compliance — it’s about designing places where everyone feels they belong. Discover how BSFG’s CPD helps shape inclusive, people-centred public spaces.
Why high quality outdoor spaces are key to the success of next generation offices
Discover why high-quality outdoor spaces are becoming essential for the success of modern office developments. Learn how well-designed outdoor areas boost employee wellbeing, productivity, and tenant appeal in the next generation workplace.
Unlocking the UK Shared Prosperity Fund’s potential to transform town centres
Discover how the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Bailey Street Furniture Group (BSFG) are transforming UK town centres with innovative street furniture, cycle facilities, planters, and bespoke solutions that build pride in place.
Cycle Shelters from Bailey Street Furniture Group: A Proven Solution for Public Sector Projects
Designed for long-term performance, design flexibility, and procurement efficiency, the Eastbrook Shelter is widely specified for public sector schemes across education, healthcare, transport, and urban development sectors.
BSFG Supplies Jetty Shelter for Falkland Islands Cruise Visitors
BSFG recently fabricated a new public waiting shelter to the Falkland Islands, helping to expand capacity at the main jetty ahead of a busy cruise season.
Making Time to Recline: How Public Loungers Can Redefine Public Spaces
The way we use outdoor public spaces varies hugely and is usually determined by the site’s core purpose. Users of a transport interchange will, for example, use the facility in a very different way to those who use the outdoor spaces at a business park or on a university campus.
How to deliver a successful cycle hub project
We explore the best practices in delivering successful cycle hub projects - providing practical guidance on planning, designing, and implementing cycle hubs—from assessing feasibility and choosing the right infrastructure to considerations around security, lighting, accessibility, and sustainability.
Purposeful design for outdoor spaces in student accommodation developments
Traditional university halls and budget HMOs are now a minority choice, as modern students prioritise quality and enhanced facilities. Ensuring that external spaces match the high standards of these new developments has never been more important.
Unlocking the potential of weather-deterrent urban planning
Climate change is driving increasingly extreme weather in the UK, prompting a shift in urban design to create more weather-resilient communities. Focusing on weather-deterrent planning ensures outdoor spaces remain functional and pleasant despite harsher conditions.