REDESIGNING CITIES TO FUNCTION LIKE FORESTS

REDESIGNING CITIES TO FUNCTION LIKE FORESTS

We are re-envisioning cities to function more like a forest. By enhancing nature in cities, more rainfall will be absorbed into the ground and more of the water flowing into Puget Sound will be clean.

• RAIN GARDENS
  Catch water from roofs gently releasing water into the landscape.
• SWALES
  Catch water and filter it slowly back into the ground.
• URBAN TREE COVER
  Intercepts and evaporates rainfall.

Manfaat:

• INCREASED PROPERTY VALUES
• BETTER AIR QUALITY
• COMMUNITY AESTHETICS
• RECREATION
• COOLER AIR/ENERGY SAVINGS
• POROUS PAVEMENT
  Allows water to pass through into the native soils.
• ECOLOGICAL SERVICES
• IMPROVED WATER QUALITY
• SOIL BUILDING
  With mulch and compost holds moisture.

Source:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/unbiodiversity_what-does-a-city-functioning-like-a-forest-activity-7301269925124300801-3AcD/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAtGGkQBsxwMBmX3lEJO8btihnfBCaHqTz4