Seed capitals Reclaiming the cities, one empty parking spot at a time
As more towns and cities bring in measures to curb the number of cars on the streets, the idea of converting parking spaces into “parklets” is gaining traction. These tiny green parks are part of a trend in urban rewilding by individuals that is boosting biodiversity in the UK and beyond.
‘I believe that we need these public spaces to heal society’
My partner, Xavier Damman, and I moved to Brussels in February 2020, a month before lockdown. We live in a typical Brussels house that has no garden and just a mini terrace. It has a garage but we don’t have a car.
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