The 9 PILLARS OF SUSTAINABILITY
Green Space
How can we build cities and not destroy the natural environment? The ideal sustainable city is designed to function in harmony with nature.
In addition to preserving our natural landscapes, architects, landscape architects and urban planners allocate green space within cities. These spaces can become the ‘lungs’ of the city as they provide places for a variety of activities. Green space creates accessible destinations within cities for people to gather, strengthening social bonds between community members as they communicate, play, and learn together. Green space can also act as a refuge for people to contemplate and relax, which benefits people on a physical and emotional level.
As cities become more populated and urban areas continue to grow, it is important that we protect and improve the existing green spaces in our cities.
