My city base here in NZ is sometimes known as The Garden City. Established during the Industrial Revolution by settlers from the UK large areas were reserved for parks and large sections where people have often grown their own food. Modern intensification of housing has reduced section sizes, and less people grow their own these days but large areas of park remain. Urban greenery is believed to reduce stress and anxiety for residents and can help reduce flooding. Recent subdivisions have required areas reserved for green space and rainwater absorption. Cycle lanes are enabling a return to many people using bicycles and ebikes to get around. The fossil fueled urban jungle can be mitigated and made fit for humans and communities again.
My city base here in NZ is sometimes known as The Garden City.
Established during the Industrial Revolution by settlers from the UK large areas were reserved for parks and large sections where people have often grown their own food.
Modern intensification of housing has reduced section sizes, and less people grow their own these days but large areas of park remain.
Urban greenery is believed to reduce stress and anxiety for residents and can help reduce flooding.
Recent subdivisions have required areas reserved for green space and rainwater absorption.
Cycle lanes are enabling a return to many people using bicycles and ebikes to get around.
The fossil fueled urban jungle can be mitigated and made fit for humans and communities again.