#urban-greenery

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fromTime Out London
3 days ago

This south London park just got 130 new cherry blossom trees from Japan

Greenwich Park has just introduced a new 'valley of blossom', planting 130 prunus 'sekiyama' cherry trees sourced straight from Japan. These new trees will tower above the park's existing cherry trees, growing to 12 metres high and 8m in spread.
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fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Tribeca Residents Want To Swap Parking for A Plaza at Underused Barnett Newman Triangle - Streetsblog New York City

Barnett Newman Triangle needs transformation into a green pedestrian space to enhance community use and safety.
Science
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Chinese Scientists Bioengineering Plants With Firefly Genes to Glow, in Effort to Light Cities at Night

Genetically engineered bioluminescent plants can enhance urban environments, attract tourism, and provide alternative lighting solutions.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

I Visited Singapore With My Toddler-Here's Why It's an Easy, Kid-friendly Destination

Singapore pairs strict public-cleanliness rules and abundant urban greenery with subsidized public housing, UNESCO-protected hawker centers, and multilingual, multireligious social harmony.
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