blocking traffic noise with green walls in helsinki

Parkly and Innogreen created this parklet as part of an experiment run by the city of Helsinki to examine how green walls can serve as a barrier against traffic noise, while also  creating a cool place to sit on a hot day and hosting pollinator-friendly plants.

On a street where tree planting was a challenge, three meters high  'Living Pillars' by Scotscape, were introduced with an ambition to create a green corridor in the area. Attached to lampposts, the pillars contain bird and insect boxes, solar panels and monitoring tech for efficient watering and maintenance.