First images of plans for office 'campus' and two-acre park at controversial city centre site

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some locals who said it should be preserved as a public space in its entirety.An online petition to 'Save New Islington Green' gathered around 5,000 signatures with campaigners arguing that it is the only green space of its size in the area and is used daily by residents in nearby flats for 'fitness and sport, walking and picnics'.Now General Projects has publicly revealed its plans for the first time.The developer says two acres, almost half the site, will be retained as a 'exceptional' public space.Around £5million will be spent on creating a revitalised public park, the developer says, including the planting of more than 50 new trees, providing 550 bike spaces, and opening up the canalside for access.A new pathway will make it easier for.