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Urban Greening
If we are to create future-proof cities, it is vital to reintroduce green spaces in built-up areas. After many years of allowing bricks and mortar to take over, it is now clear that city dwellers benefit from having access to such locations. Streetlife does its part by installing Mobile Benches with greenery on pavements and by breaking up concrete sprawl with Green Tree Isles.
Roofs as a second surface also create more space for greenery in the city. Our lightweight Tree Planters and Green Benches are valuable additions to inspiring rooftop gardens. And with our Treetec® tree care system in our tree planters, newly planted trees are properly supported and can develop and grow.
Advantages of urban greening
- CO² reduction By reintroducing greenery, we can make the city a healthy and pleasant environment once again. For instance, Parklets are an example of a simple intervention that reduces the surface area used by cars while incorporating more high-quality public spaces in an urban environment.
- Climate Trees provide shade and can help cool down public spaces, which is important as summers become increasingly warmer. Large Tree Isles can be used to create much needed green urban oases and Rough&Ready Border Seats can be added so that we can enjoy our surroundings in the shade.
- Biodiversity Help to restore biodiversity in our cities by adding more plants and trees in open spaces. Mobile solutions like our Mobile Green Isles, Podium Isles and Tree Tubs can even be placed on pavements. Thanks to our smart Streetrail system, heavy modules can be installed rapidly by any contractor.
Tree Planters
Streetlife has gained extensive experience in professional tree planters and Treetec® care systems as a result of many years of close partnership with leading tree specialists. Our contemporary and innovative solutions continue the centuries-old tradition of the Orangery and Hortus Botanicus in terms of both aesthetics and techniques. The optimum care and nurture of the trees are the central elements of this development.
Reasons to place trees in tree tubs:
● Shortage of sufficient underground space
● Adding more greenery
● Large degree of flexibility & multifunctionality
● No tree-felling permission needed for moving
Treetec®
Years of research and experience with countless urban projects have resulted in the Treetec® system which is applied in Streetlife’s tree tubs. The Treetec® tree care system allows trees to develop optimally in planters.
Treetec® Basic
Treetec® Basic is a basic care kit for ensuring healthy growth in tree planters. The kit consists of an oxygen circulation system, thermal insulation and sub-soil root ball fixing system.
Treetec® Bottom Up
With Treetec® Bottom Up, the water reservoir is situated at the bottom of the tree tub or tree isle. The reservoir’s capillary tubes provide improved water circulation that significantly reduces the frequency with which watering and maintenance are required in the growing season.
Mobile options
Mobile green solutions can also be added to existing paving. Portable elements allow for improved layout flexibility and are ideal for events or long-term refurbishment projects.
Go to the Planters with Seating overview
Mobile Green Isles Streetlife’s Mobile Green Isles (MGI) enjoy great success thanks to their ability to bring green to public squares without damaging the pavement. The modules can be used to create movable green areas with border seats and platforms.
Go to the Modular Planters with Seating overview
Parklet System Greening city centres and reducing vehicle traffic is a topical issue. Our highly flexible Parklet System has a modular structure and creates pleasant recreational areas on streets adjacent to pavements.
See our parklet solution
Fixed solutions
Planting more vegetation in the city restores urban biodiversity. Trees provide shade and help cool down spaces in hot summers. And in times of extreme rainfall, the open ground retains water, thus relieving pressure on the sewer network. All these factors have a positive impact on a city’s physical climate. Large tree isles can be used to create oases in the city, with the edges used for seating so that people can enjoy outdoor space in the shade.
The Streetlife collection also includes structural elements as a solution, such as Shades. They can be erected in both straight and curved formats, creating places to shelter, rest or relax.
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