Instead of surrounding meek metropolitan trees with just tiny squares of exposed soil from which to draw moisture, the Clean Street Concept broadens their beds of enriched earth beyond what the eye can see. This system proposes a new arrangement of footpath bricks and a clever network of pipes beneath them.
Danor Shtruzman's walkway tiles are separated by small gaps that allow rainwater and snow to seep down. Smaller storm sewers collect even more and the subterranean channels carry the liquid throughout the underside of the sidewalk. This setup can feed flowers, plants and trees that might have been embedded to line the city roads. The Clean Street Concept improves the management of rainfall drainage and contributes greatly to the lushness of urban landscaping.
Irrigating Urban Sidewalks
Clean Street Keeps Hidden City Soil Hydrated for Roadside Plants
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced Urban Landscaping - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop technologies and systems that optimize urban landscaping by enhancing water management and nutrient distribution.
2. Smart Sidewalk Infrastructure - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create intelligent sidewalk systems with embedded pipes and channels to efficiently collect and distribute rainwater for various purposes.
3. Sustainable Urban Drainage - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sustainable drainage systems that minimize water runoff, reduce flooding, and support the growth of plants and trees in urban environments.
Industry Implications
1. Landscaping and Gardening - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Employ advanced irrigation techniques and technologies to revolutionize the urban landscaping industry and improve the health and appearance of plants and trees in cities.
2. Urban Infrastructure - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate smart infrastructure elements, such as intelligent sidewalks and underground water management systems, to enhance urban environments and create more sustainable cities.
3. Environmental Engineering - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions for sustainable drainage and water management in cities to address urban flooding, enhance green spaces, and promote ecological balance.