Lawrence's Climate Protection Task Force is looking at Kansas City, Mo., for some ideas on ways to be more green in city development. One notable project in KCMO near 12th and Walnut Streets is a green roof on top of a three-floor parking garage. In the foreground is a planing of sedum on the rooftop park.
Lawrence's Climate Protection Task Force is looking at Kansas City, Mo., for some ideas on ways to be more green in city development. One notable project in KCMO near 12th and Walnut Streets is a green roof on top of a three-floor parking garage. Pictured at bottom left of center is a grass park area and at bottom right an area recently planted with a sedum ground cover.
Kansas City, Mo., has been recognized for its efforts to be more sustainable in its city development. Among its projects is the 12th Streetscape project that includes planters at intersections with openings for water runoff. The water passes through to soak ornamental grasses and litter and other larger items are caught and kept from running down storm drains to the river.
Kansas City, Mo., has been recognized for its efforts to be more sustainable in its city development. Among its projects is the 12th Streetscape project that includes planters at intersections with openings for water runoff. The water passes through to soak ornamental grasses and litter and other larger items are caught and kept from running down storm drains to the river.
Lawrence's Climate Protection Task Force is looking at Kansas City, Mo., for some ideas on ways to be more green in city development. One notable project in KCMO near 12th and Walnut Streets is a green roof on top of a three-floor parking garage. Pictured at bottom left and center and surrounded by downtown office buildings the green space at left is a park and the brown area at center has recently been planted with a sedum ground cover.
Lawrence's Climate Protection Task Force is looking at Kansas City, Mo., for some ideas on ways to be more green in city development. Kansas City, Mo., has been recognized for its efforts to be more sustainable in its city development. Among its projects is the rain garden in Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park at 12th and Walnut. The park has several planters that help filter runoff.
Lawrence's Climate Protection Task Force is looking at Kansas City, Mo., for some ideas on ways to be more green in city development. Kansas City, Mo., has been recognized for its efforts to be more sustainable in its city development. Among its projects is the 12th Streetscape project that includes underground soil trenches that provide more room for tree roots and conserve watering requirements. Pictured are two planters above soil trenches on 12th Street near the intersection with Walnut St.
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