DIY: 15+ Magical Streets Shaded By Flowers And Trees

Sunday, January 25, 2015

15+ Magical Streets Shaded By Flowers And Trees

The Japanese observe the spring blossoms as a part of hanami – the appreciation of the transient beauty – but you don‘t need a deep, philosophical meaning to enjoy a leisurely stroll down these picturesque streets. And for those of us still in the icy grip of winter, they‘re a nice reminder of the coming spring.

Walking down such a street can be mesmerizing. Instead of a blue sky, you have pink, red, yellow, green – all the colors of the rainbow. Why wouldn’t you want to live on a tree-lined avenue?

There are practical advantages, too. Apparently, tree-lined streets help with all sorts of heat-related urban problems, increase evapotranspiration (evaporation and transpiration from the Earth’s surface) and encourage walking and cycling. Neat!