WHAT IS BUS ROOTS?
Reconnecting urban communities with nature in a practical and playful way. Bus roots is a public and playful project that uses plants as a creative medium.
It connects the citizens with their community while trying to use the least amount of resources and improving the quality of the environment around it.
PURPOSE
Reclaim forgotten space, increase quality of life and grow the amount of green spaces in the city.
BENEFITS OF PLANT LIFE IN THE CITY
Aesthetic Value
Mitigation of Urban Heat Island Effect
Acoustical and Thermal Insulation
Storm Water Reduction
CO2 absorbtion
Habitat Restoration
Storm Water Management
Public Education and Recreation
Reclaiming Forgotten Real Estate
PLANTS IN MOTION
Bus Roots is an interesting excercise to talk around the following topics:
Nomadic and Urban Agriculture
Environmental Remediation
New models of life and education
Migration Patterns
Transportation