Life in the city could be very challenging especially when it comes to the air pollution. With too much going on in the city tall buildings congestion in the streets. With the green spaces coming into the city with new emerging apartments, we are able to have a chance to breathe fresh air from just our balcony and at the yard.
Everyone wishes to have gardens and yards to plant crops, vegetable, flowers, and fruits and enjoy the environment. Having parks in the city is very good for recreation, conservation of natural environment and more. It is very important for the urban planner to consider putting up a park in the city.
This will be an opportunity for job creation to other and also improve the health of the people in the city. Since many urban areas have problems with water sources, the emerging green space could be of help to the water management team. This is due to the fact that the trees are able to avoid erosion of the soil into the water source. The green spaces not only help to filter the dust in the air and lower the temperature but also there are several more advantages of living in the green spaces.
Benefits of living in the green spaces
With trees planted in the park and cities, they are able to prevent runoff water from destroying the soil. It is much less costly to plant trees and grass in the city than to control the runoff water by constructing a concrete drainage system. It helps to save money and time.
The temperatures in the urban area are very hot as many of us may have noticed. This is caused by the urban heat island effect that occurs due to the dark surfaces made of concrete. When trees are plated in the city even a few on that matter, it helps to reduce the heat formed in the air.
The parks and rooftops bring many people together from different apartments and neighborhood and bring a sense of community. The parks are mostly used for a picnic by the people or even by others organizations to bring their members to the park as a recreation. With a variety of plants on your roof, it attracts neighbors with the same taste and this gives you a chance to interact with others.
The trees are able to clean the air by removing the air pollutants and reduce the risk of getting diseases like cancer and other respiratory diseases. With the air being clean and conducive, it increases the motility rate in the city.
The green spaces help in maintaining the ecosystem in the parks as it helps in sheltering of the animals in the city without homes. It is a better way of preserving the ecosystem to have a great life. With plants on your roof, you can attract birds and butterflies around the home.
Accessible food
With vegetables and fruits on the roof, you are able to have food just a few meters away from your kitchen.
Extended roof life
The vegetations on the roof are able to protect it from the severe UV rays that may reduce the life of the roof.
With the benefits of having parks and vegetation near you or on your balcony and park. You are able to be safe from certain diseases and clean and conducive environment.