Leicester City Introduces Bee Bus Stops with Living Roofs
Elena Rahman — July 5, 2021 — Eco
References: leicester.gov.uk & yankodesign
Bee Bus Sops are introduced to the city of Leicester in the United Kingdom as part of the city's goal to become carbon-neutral by 2030. The updated bus stations include green roofs, also referred to as Living Roofs. A mix of wildflowers and sedum plants are planted on bus stop roofs to attract pollinators like bees while encouraging more biodiversity into the cityscape.
Thirty bus stops of this kind were installed around the city of Leicester. Moreover, the Bee Bus Stops are designed to mitigate the effects of urban heat islands by collecting air pollutants and absorbing some heat during the summer. The collaborative project between Leicester's city council and Clear Channel UK is also set to include the eventual installation of solar panels.
Image Credit: Yanko Design
Thirty bus stops of this kind were installed around the city of Leicester. Moreover, the Bee Bus Stops are designed to mitigate the effects of urban heat islands by collecting air pollutants and absorbing some heat during the summer. The collaborative project between Leicester's city council and Clear Channel UK is also set to include the eventual installation of solar panels.
Image Credit: Yanko Design
Trend Themes
1. Green Roofs - The installation of green roofs on bus shelters could open opportunities for greener urban landscapes in other cities.
2. Biodiversity Promotion - Incorporating wildflowers and plants on rooftops could become a new trend for cities that want to encourage more biodiversity in their urban environments.
3. Sustainable Transportation - Bee-friendly bus stops are just one example of how transportation can be used to promote sustainability in cities.
Industry Implications
1. Urban Planning - Urban planners could capitalize on the trend of green rooftops on bus stops to create more sustainable city landscapes.
2. Renewable Energy - The eventual installation of solar panels on the Bee Bus Stops shows how the renewable energy industry can be integrated into urban infrastructure projects.
3. Environmental Conservation - The Bee Bus Stops showcase how environmental conservation can be integrated into public infrastructure projects for the benefit of both people and nature.
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