# Resourceful Urban Gardens Eco + Path Makes the Most of Nature in the Metropolitan Setting By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-24 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-path References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/eco-path-project-pathway-system-for-public-parks-by-jonathan-aljets/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Eco-Path/4676275) It may look compartmentalized and contained but the Eco + Path concept is a much more successful setup than you'd find along most suburban and city streets. Instead of planting trees that are surrounded in a small bed of soil and a sea of concrete and asphalt, this project aims to better integrate vegetation with the earth beneath. This is accomplished through the installation of special grate tiles around the planters with a hidden network of reservoirs, pipes and an effective watering system. The panels provide a flat surface for walking with plenty of perforations for the passage of rainwater. Jonathan Aljets' Eco + Path scheme requires little to no additional hydration by hose or sprinkler, thus relieving much of the maintenance necessary for urban greenery and community gardens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Integrative Green Infrastructure:** Developing green infrastructure that integrates with the urban environment through special grate tiles and hidden reservoirs has potential for disruption in the architecture and urban planning industries. - **Low-maintenance Eco Solutions:** Reducing the need for maintenance and irrigation in urban greenery and community gardens using innovative systems like the Eco + Path project presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the landscaping and horticulture industries. - **Sustainable Water Conservation:** Innovative systems like the Eco + Path project, which aims to conserve water through an effective watering system, have potential to disrupt the water conservation industry and offer eco-friendly solutions for urban landscapes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage integrated green infrastructure solutions to enhance the sustainability and eco-friendliness of their designs for urban environments. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can incorporate low-maintenance eco solutions like the Eco + Path project into their plans to create more sustainable and green cities. - **Landscaping and Horticulture:** Developing innovative low-maintenance systems like the Eco + Path project can empower landscaping and horticulture professionals to create more eco-friendly and sustainable urban landscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Greening Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Modular Urban Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planter-300.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Fruit Tree Edible Neighbourhoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet.md) - [Mini Mess-Free Garden Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydroponics-garden.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Chic Self-Watering Garden Planters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowpear-mini-bench.md) - [Nature-Connecting Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation.md)