Native Tree Overstory - Planting for Peace: April 2009
![Forêt/Plantes Autochtone(s): Flora that is indigenous in the region, sometimes called old growth, heirloom or indigenous species. Native species requires less water and care than exotic imports, and usually attract more birds, bees and butterflies, and help the cycle of life stay in balance. May include a master gardener, permaculturalist or horticulturalist or information center. Forêt/Plantes Autochtone(s)](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_75.gif)
![Conception Ecologique: Exciting design features including public transport stations, plazas, integrated native plantings and street furniture such as kiosks, benches, fountains, or lighting that use materials and energy efficiently, contributing to the streetscape. May be an area planned for ecological soundness or use sustainable infrastructure guidelines. Conception Ecologique](https://www.opengreenmap.org/sites/default/files/taxonomy_image/category_pictures_68.gif)
Vue d'ensemble
Planting for Peace moves the Nuestro Barrio Community towards achieving their goal of 50% tree canopy coverage in the neighborhood within the next 5-7 years. Trees will be planted in such a way as to passively cool homes and shade sidewalks. Whenever possible, they will also be planted where they can harvest water either from houses or runoff from the street.
Other elements of the Nuestro Barrio project include community wide:
--waste management including increased recycling, green waste composting and creative reuse of waste products
--public edibles spaces including gardens, orchards and native edibles
--community rain and greywater harvesting including daylighting existing canals
--rehabilitation of neighborhood architecture including original adobe structures
--energy audits, passive solar projects and small-scale solar projects
--creating green jobs by working with local businesses and educational facilities
--leadership building
--public art installations
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2009 Planting for Peace in Nuestro Barrio - April 2009
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