Add green walls, living landscapes downtown.

Idea:

Adding more greenery and nature to an urbanized area has wellness benefits. If the walls are artistically designed, it would be an attraction that would increase visits to the area.

Staff Feedback:

Thanks for your Big Idea! We agree that plants offer many wellness benefits and that is one of the very reasons the City looks at alternative green sources of infrastructure. We have started using living walls in the city as an alternative to concrete. This allows us to create something not only beautiful but also practical as a useful piece of city infrastructure. We have used this treatment at the new Garrison Skate Park, the entrance to Carleton park from the Bill Thorpe walking bridge and on Waterford Lane to restore and the trail system and protect it from flooding and further erosion. And we plan on adding more in the coming years! Again, thanks so much for your interest!