These photos are of a relatively clean back alley - not usually the case in our cities. Back alleys in many cities are not so different - but many cities are also running Green Alley Programs to turn these liabilities into assets. Imagine vibrant corridors crawling with greenery, and covered with environmentally friendly surfaces... intended to provide play space, biking and walking routes, and a variety of ecosystem services.....green alleys could act as significant rainwater sponges, mitigate the heat... as well as bring social and health benefits to nearby residents. goo.gl/1GY66W Check out how a community in Michigan crowdfunded the resources, got it matched by a local NGO and renovated a 415 foot long alley goo.gl/YhtkWQ
Posted on: Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:03:12 +0000
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015