Well thought out and planned structure has allowed the Plant Futures garden to take on new levels and tackle the challenging slope of the site (Image: Michael Casey, Evergreen Infrastructure)
By Michael Casey
When we speak about successful greening projects, the conversation often leans quite naturally towards planting design, species selection, colour, texture and seasonal interest. Yet, in many of what I call ‘structurally installed landscapes’, the real foundation of success sits elsewhere, and that is in the integrity of the system supporting it all.… Continue reading
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Urban food gardens need space, resources, volunteers and/or paid staff and plenty of planning if they are to become successful and feed the people they are intended for (Image: Evergreen Infrastructure)
By Michael Casey
Over the past decade, urban farming has gathered extraordinary momentum with it being framed as a clean and hopeful solution for cities wrestling with food insecurity, population growth and the impacts of climate change. The promise is attractive; where someone can take under-used space, stack it vertically or spread it across rooftops, suddenly you can have a decentralised, resilient, hyper-local food system.… Continue reading
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Rooftop gardens present creative ways to add nature to urban architecture and can make cityscapes, suburbs, and rural areas more attractive and even unique. However, they go a lot further than a simple aesthetic makeover on an underutilised roof area. … Continue reading
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Punggol Mall in Singapore uses green roofs, podium gardens and tiered levels that retain water to avoid peak discharge into the river system – a great example of a nature-based storm water management solution (Image: Michael Casey)
By Michael Casey
As cities continue to grow, so do the challenges of managing urban heat, record-breaking floods, and extreme weather events that are pushing some urban areas toward uninhabitable locations. Addressing these challenges requires a diverse urban toolkit, one that embraces high-tech, low-tech, and even no-tech solutions.… Continue reading
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