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Internal indigenous forests bring greenery into the buildings. The creepers, Parthenocissus quinquefolia,
although not indigenous, were chosen for their ability to quickly cover the internal walls.
Plain but bold avenue planting strives to create a unifying design Bicycle lanes and sidewalks are set back off the main boulevard. A pocket park with large
for each road with a variety of building styles, all set back behind Erythrinas is visible on the left
greenery
The first block of new mixed use buildings, with the Cabrico brick factory visible in the background
Large indigenous trees were craned in over the roofs of the completed buildings; they create
lush, internal ‘forests’ protected from harsh winds. n
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