City Planners Activity

- Sergio Alejandro Henríquez Cáceres

- Matias Freundt Daneri
- Luis Jesús León Guizado
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Benefits
Benefits in cities
Green areas have an ecological purpose not only to
counteract pollution, but also to constitute recreation
and leisure areas; as well as constituting a form of
contact with nature. The urban population is growing
two to three times faster than the rural population

OMS opinion
The WHO (OMS in spanish) recommends universal
access to green spaces: there should be a green space
measuring at least 0.5 hectares at a straight line
distance of no more than 300 meters from each home.
Our results showed that 62% of the European
population lives in areas with less green space than
recommended.
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PROBLEMS
PROBLEMS

● One of the problems of having too many plants in buildings is being able to maintain
them, since some plants require special care.
● Another problem is that most plants attract insects which tend to be annoying for
some people.
● The problem of humidity is important to consider because it can damage some
electronic equipment in addition to generating fungus in narrow places.
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Solutions
Solutions

Maintenance Water Structural

cost
Implementing low-maintenance
greenery solutions, such as
self-watering systems or
drought-resistant plant species,
can help reduce ongoing
maintenance costs.
usage
Implementing water-efficient irrigation
systems, such as drip irrigation or
rainwater harvesting, can minimize
water usage while ensuring plants
receive adequate hydration. Educating
building owners and residents about
water-saving practices, such as using
native plants adapted to local climate
conditions, can further reduce water
consumption.
integrity
To ensure buildings can support the
additional weight of plants and soil,
structural assessments should be
conducted prior to installation. Building
codes may need to be updated to
accommodate greenery requirements,
and retrofitting older structures may be
necessary to strengthen them.