# Grass Concrete The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games Alternative Footpath Paving System By thischick | Published 2007-05-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grasscrete-the-2008-beijing-olympic-games-alternative-footpath-paving-syste References: [news](http://news.com.com/Photos+The+green+view+from+Beijing/2300-11392_3-6186860-1.html?part=rss&tag=6186860&subj=news) & [grasscrete](http://www.grasscrete.com) Next years Olympic games in Beijing China will feature greenery incorporated, [environmentally-sustainable footpaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oregon-episcopal-school) for the millions that will walk the Olympic Forest Park - the multimillion-dollar, 680-hectare space built for the Olympic Games. Score one for the environment but if you're planning on going to the games, make sure to wear [sturdy footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/he-she-brick-slippers) as these footpaths look little a twisted ankle waiting to happen. If you want to fine more concepts of grass mixed with concrete, check out the **[Grasscrete](http://www.grasscrete.com)** website, which also features grassblocks, grassroads and grasskerbs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Footpaths:** Opportunities for companies producing and developing sustainable footpath solutions incorporating greenery for events and urban areas. - **Grass-concrete Hybrid Products:** Innovation opportunities exist for companies creating hybrid products that blend concrete and grass for a more environmentally-friendly and aesthetically pleasing option for pavement and construction. - **Eco-friendly Urban Landscaping:** Companies can take advantage of the trend towards environmentally-friendly urban landscaping by developing green solutions for public and private spaces, such as grass blocks and grass roads. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Opportunities exist for the construction industry to incorporate eco-friendly solutions into building plans, such as grass-concrete hybrid products. - **Landscaping:** Companies in the landscaping industry can take advantage of the trend towards eco-friendly urban landscaping by offering green solutions for public and private spaces, such as grass blocks and grass roads. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can incorporate sustainable footpath solutions incorporating greenery for events, such as weddings and festivals, to create a more environmentally-friendly experience for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pavement Brick Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unipaver.md) - [Weather-Resistant Hexagonal Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asak-flyt.md) - [Fan‑inspired Arenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunshan-olympic-sports-centre.md) - [Adaptive Olympic Stadiums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brisbane-olympic-stadium.md) - [Colorful Municipal Recreational Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sports-park.md) - [Sensor-Equipped Running Track Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextgeneration-sports-flooring.md) - [Resilient Concrete Sea Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall.md) - [Game-Changing Race Turf Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-competition.md) - [Sustainably-Focused Athletic Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oregon-episcopal-school.md)