# Botanical Skyscraper Bridges Portland's Broadway Corridor is Set for a Redevelopment By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broadway-corridor References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/889077/new-renderings-show-off-plans-for-what-could-become-portlands-future-tallest-building) Broadway Corridor, a central downtown neighborhood in Portland, Oregon, is set for a redevelopment project spearheaded by Kaven + Co. and [William / Kaven Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-hunter-collective). Concept images for the master plan have recently been released, and they feature a striking pair of skyscrapers with a unique connective trait. The two towers will be connected by a [sky bridge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sobha-skyparks) in the upper third of the buildings, and that bridge will house a botanical garden. [Green space within skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza) is increasingly being viewed as the future of urban living. In the early days of North American metropolises, planners worked parks into cities in order to break up the monotonous grey of block upon concrete block. As cities today are growing upward rather than outward, advances in engineering have allowed architects to conceive of the same green spaces and public parks embedded directly in buildings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vertical Gardens:** The integration of green spaces within skyscrapers presents opportunities for the development of vertical gardens, introducing nature into urban environments. - **High-rise Connectivity:** The use of sky bridges in skyscrapers creates new possibilities for connecting buildings and fostering community within urban spaces. - **Urban Sustainability:** The incorporation of botanical gardens into high-rise buildings promotes sustainable practices and helps combat the environmental challenges of urbanization. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore innovative strategies for incorporating green spaces and sky bridges into their building projects to enhance urban living experiences. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can leverage the concept of botanical skyscraper bridges to create more sustainable and livable cities that prioritize the well-being of residents. - **Sustainable Construction:** The development of botanical gardens within high-rise buildings presents opportunities for the construction industry to implement sustainable practices and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Botanical Public Garden Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leach-botanical-garden.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Tunnel Six-Lane Highway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-bridge-and-prairie.md) - [Eco Living Vertical Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-rise-vertical.md) - [Mass-Timber Airport Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-international-airport.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Lighthouse-Inspired Urban Tall Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safdie-architects-1.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md)