Nation's Cities - January 23, 2012

8 NATION’S CITIES WEEKLY
January 23, 2012

Landscape Infrastructure can transform
urban blight into urban destination.

We can help transform yours.

Traditional Infrastructure
Landscape Infrastructure
Streets

engineering and maintaining city streets based solely on the needs of automobiles.

re-designing streets, streetscapes and pedestrian connections in ways that beautify and revitalize. incorporating paving materials that offset heat island effect and help with storm water management. (Gubei Pedestrian Promenade, Shanghai, China)

Highways

engineering and maintaining highways for peak-traffic efficiency

using highway corridors as opportunities for restoration of native habitat, re-vegetation, civic art, and storm water management. (Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center, Anaheim, California)

Waterways

channelizing or altering waterways for storm water management or roadway development.

naturalizing disturbed, neglected creeks, rivers, bayous and other waterways for storm water management, public spaces, and urban wildlife habitat. (Buffalo Bayou Promenade, Houston, Texas)

Alleyways

identifying and using land on a utilitarian basis.

creating usable parks and open space as part of a larger urban plan from opportunities presented by alleyways, power line corridors, waterways and other traditional infrastructure venues. (Lewis Avenue Corridor, Las Vegas, Nevada)

Railways

Maintaining or converting established rail lines.

repurposing railway corridors for hiking and biking trails. creating additional opportunities for parks, open space and habitat. (Katy Trail, Dallas, Texas)

Parks and
Open Space

generally not considered as part of infrastructure.

utilizing parks and open space to nurture a respect for nature, provide recreational venues and link communities. (Milton Street Park, Marina del Rey, California)

Urban Design

Focusing on location of structures and connections.

synthesizing buildings, streets, corridors and natural systems. integrating public spaces and nature into the city.

(Ningbo Eco-Corridor, Ningbo City, China)

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