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Actually, yes, why not? Driving might be a bit
claustrophobogenic, but yes, why not? |
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Yes, but apart from that? |
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You could replace the tarmac with turf, and simply ban all motorised vehicles. |
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It's not a solid layer, I was thinking more like a grid with 20% coverage. Choice of plant would be the challenge to keep it from filling in the gaps and needing little or no tending. I was more worried about ice buildup in the north and animal/bug infestation. The idea isn't all that new, as my town had trees that meshed to cover the main street. Doing that in a city would take decades during which root systems would cause lots of damage and the limbs not facing the street would need to be removed. |
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To solve some of [21Q]'s expense issue, maybe bamboo could be "trained" (no genetic manipulation just topiary) to arch over streets to meet to form the mesh in the right climates. I live near NYC and we have tons of bamboo in the park behind my house. |
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//solar-powered and solar-assisted vehicles would lose efficiency// |
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yeah, this is definitely one of the main reasons it hasn't happened yet. |
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One of my favorite streets around town is a half-kilometer stretch with beautiful old oak trees on either side. The trees have reached at least 20-30m height and they mesh at the top to form a canopy over the street. Quite lovely. [+] |
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Triffids are quick growing ... |
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"Say it with Flowers - Send Her a Triffid!" |
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Now got me thinking along the lines of Triffid Security Guards . . . . . Hmm . . . |
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