Decoding the Implementation Strategies of Vertical Gardens in Public Spaces – Valuable Lessons from Case Studies

Authors

  • Ankit Kumar Author
  • Sharmila Jagadisan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64252/ag1wkd24

Keywords:

Vertical gardens, case studies, pollution, sustainable development, Mexico, Australia, India

Abstract

Urban heat islands (UHI), air pollution from industrial and vehicle emissions, and the loss of green spaces contribute to a decline in biodiversity, and excessive stormwater runoff because of impermeable surfaces are some of the serious environmental issues that urban regions confront. These challenges exacerbate health concerns, societal deterioration, ecosystem damage, and the greater danger of flooding. India’s population growth has destroyed metropolitan green  - compared to the UN-recommended standard of 9m2 of green space per capita, Chennai and Mumbai have a meagre 0.46 m2 and 0.12 m2 of green space per capita, respectively. The extensive use of vertical gardens in various locations appears to be an innovative strategy to address some of the most pressing issues. Vertical gardens can be an alternate strategy for increasing urban inhabitants' contact with vegetation, which has been demonstrated to be helpful for overall psychological health. But problems like constant maintenance difficulties, exorbitant expenses, and a lack of knowledge about vertical gardens are leading people to believe that they are only for aesthetic reasons, and halting the growth of applications.This research evaluates various international case studies as a diagnostic tool to identify multiple approaches to evaluate vertical gardens in public spaces advantages and demonstrate their importance for urban settings, especially for increasing energy efficiency and ensuring sustainable development.

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Published

2025-07-02

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Decoding the Implementation Strategies of Vertical Gardens in Public Spaces – Valuable Lessons from Case Studies. (2025). International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 689-706. https://doi.org/10.64252/ag1wkd24