Potholes are a problem for many cities, but perhaps artist and graphic design student Pete Dungey has discovered the solution: guerrilla asphalt gardens.
Dungey has begun covering potholes with soil and flowers, undeniably enhancing the aesthetic of weather beaten roads. And, since gorilla art is often effective at capturing the attention of passersby, guerrilla gardens may do the same. Thus, Dungey's guerrilla asphalt gardens have the potential to decrease speeding as drivers might slow down upon seeing the bright and colorful displays.
Guerilla Asphalt Gardens
Pete Dungey Fills Up Potholes With Flowers
Trend Themes
1. Guerrilla Gardening - The trend of using plants to beautify public spaces and promote sustainability, often in non-traditional and sometimes illegal ways, presents opportunities to develop new, socially-conscious products and services.
2. Green Infrastructure - The trend of using vegetation and natural systems to manage stormwater, mitigate pollution, and promote biodiversity in urban areas presents opportunities to develop new approaches, tools, and materials for urban planning and design.
3. Community Engagement - The trend of involving the public in the design, implementation, and maintenance of urban infrastructure and public spaces presents opportunities to develop new models of governance and participation, as well as new tools and platforms for community-based decision-making.
Industry Implications
1. Civil Engineering - Civil engineering firms can explore innovative approaches to urban infrastructure, such as green infrastructure and community-engaged design, that address multiple societal and environmental challenges.
2. Landscape Architecture - Landscape architecture firms can expand their services to include guerrilla gardening and other non-traditional approaches to public space design that promote social and ecological sustainability.
3. Sustainable Agriculture - Sustainable agriculture companies can develop products and services that support urban gardening and farming, including soil mixes, seedling trays, and urban farming education programs.