Back in London this week, we heard of another innovation hard on the heels of the grass-free lawn. Plans are afoot to build a garden bridge over the Thames, linking north to south, Covent Garden to the South Bank. Backed by Boris Johnson, Transport for London and Joanna Lumley the bridge is designed by the architect who designed the cauldron for the Olympics last year, Thomas Heatherwick. The idea is that it will create a new green pathway in the city, perfect for de-stressing (not distressing) commuters, and attracting wildlife. Not much has been said about the planting yet, except that it will include trees, grasses and wild flowers, with the emphasis on indigenous species.
The scheme is remeniscent of New York's Highline the planting of which was consulted by garden designer of the moment Piet Oudolf. Green spaces in the city must be encouraged and are what make city life live-able, so we're all for this plan and look forward to seeing it finished in 2016.
Right, all they need to do now is get planning permission from two councils and raise £60 million of private investment to finance it - job done!
New York's Highline
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