"The ArenaVerde aims to create a hotspot for biodiversity inside the famous ‘Piazza del Popolo’ landmark in Rome. With the help of our design we want to make sure that greenery can find its place in the else desolate and treeless square. With approximately 1 HA of green roofs, we create a new place for biodiversity only.

We also want to make a green connection with ‘Villa Borghese’. This enables wild bees and other living creatures to populate the installation. On one hand we want to make sure that we don’t change ‘Piazza del Popolo’s ancient urban form. On the other hand, we want a place reserved only for nature.

From the ‘Terrazza del Pincio’ you can still see the old city but also have a great view over the new green roofs of ‘ArenaVerde’. The implementation of dead wood in our biodiversity hotspot makes the roofs even more attractive for insects and birds. Planting of new trees and greenery including the wood of dead pine trees also represent the passing of time and the importance of life.

So, where if not in Rome could life as such be expressed the best?"

KeyWords:
#Forest & Deforestation  
#Beautification & Public Space
#Green Roofs & Green Walls
#Urban Parks & Community Gardens
#Natural heritage & Landmarks