The people of Manchester have warmly received ‘The Field’ in Hardman Square, Castlefield. Like other cities around the globe, Manchester’s city centre population continues its increasing trajectory and the residents of the city demand access to good quality green spaces. The vegetation at the human scale transforms the once grey all-hard surfacing square to a rich, verdant series of green spaces. This project illustrates what can be achieved in an existing bustling city context, by creating respite and peace in our hectic, always connected world. Evidence that re-using existing infrastructure with modest budgets can achieve outstanding results.