Green and revitalized alleys Alley



ruelle verte (green alley) montréal, québec, canada.


numerous cities in united states , canada, such chicago, seattle, los angeles, phoenix, washington, d.c., , montréal, have started reclaiming alleys garbage , crime greening service lanes, or ways, run behind houses. chicago, illinois has 1,900 miles (3,100 km) of alleyways. in 2007, chicago department of transportation started converting conventional alleys paved asphalt called green alleys. program, called green alley program, supposed enable easier water runoff, alleyways in chicago not connected directly sewer system. program, water able seep through semi-permeable concrete or asphalt in colony of fungi , bacteria establish itself. bacteria breakup oils before water absorbed ground. lighter color of pavement reflect more light, making area next alley cooler. greening of such alleys or laneways can involve planting of native plants further absorb rain water , moderate temperature.


new life has come other alleys within downtown commercial districts of various cities throughout world opening of businesses, such coffee houses, shops, restaurants , bars.


another way alleys , laneways being revitalized through laneway housing. laneway house form of housing has been proposed on west coast of canada, in metro vancouver area. these homes typically built pre-existing lots, in backyard , opening onto lane. form of housing exists in vancouver, , revised regulations encourage new developments part of plan increase urban density in pre-existing neighbourhoods while retaining single-family feel area. vancouver s average laneway house 1 , half stories, 1 or 2 bedrooms. typical regulations require laneway home built on half of traditional lot in space reserved garage.


toronto has tradition of laneway housing , changed regulations encourage new development. discontinued in 2006 after staff reviewed impact on services , safety.








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