# Lush Cityscape Prizes The Green Corners Awards Search for Biodiversity in Urban Landscapes By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-corners-awards References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2010/07/green-corners-rewarded.php) & [conservationfoundation](http://www.conservationfoundation.co.uk/award_info.php?id=14) The Green Corners Award, an initiative put on by [London's Conservation Foundation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/londons-natural-history-museum), puts all city slickers on the hunt for some green beauty within a sometimes bleak urban landscape. With the Green Corners Awards, Londoners search for lush gardens, simple windowsills, [community areas and vegetable plots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rijnvliet) -- anything that brings more color and diversity to the city. Anyone can nominate a space that inspires them the most. **Implications** - As globalization and urban populations continue to increase at an unprecedented rate, many individuals have developed a feeling of disconnection with nature. Businesses that are able to generate familiar outdoor experiences or transform an [urban dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic) into one boasting more rural characteristics will see great returns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Corners Awards:** The Green Corners Awards seek to find and reward biodiversity in urban landscapes. - **Urban Biodiversity:** Urban biodiversity is increasingly valued as city dwellers look to connect with nature. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Designing urban spaces with nature-inspired elements is a growing trend in creating more natural environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Landscape Architecture:** Landscape architects have an opportunity to create more green spaces in urban areas, promoting biodiversity and natural experiences for city dwellers. - **Sustainable Urban Development:** Sustainable urban development can incorporate nature into design for healthier, more livable cities. - **Green Technology:** Green technology can play a role in creating urban environments that sustain biodiversity while reducing negative impacts on the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Urban Greening Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-green.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [London-Based Garden Roofscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-garden.md) - [Award-Winning London Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-flat.md) - [Botanical Bodycare Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-pop-up.md) - [Urban Ecological Design Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-ecological-design.md) - [Award-Winning Landscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landscape-intervention.md) - [Nature-Connecting Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation.md) - [Urban Greening Infrastructure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenpublic.md)