Vía Verde Vertical Gardens
The extremely grey columns of Mexico City's iconic Anillo Periférico beltway are slowly gaining color through the Vía Verde Vertical Gardens project, transforming urban infrastructure into green spaces.

📜 Vertical gardens installed on approximately 1,000 pillars of Mexico City's Anillo Periférico highway.
🔍 Project initiated in 2016 by architect Fernando Ortiz Monasterio to beautify and address pollution.

Why Go

🌿 Transforms dull concrete pillars into vibrant green walls
🏙️ Showcases an innovative approach to urban greening
💡 Represents a successful citizen-led initiative for urban change

Why Avoid

💨 Limited actual impact on carbon pollution and air quality
💰 Partially funded by corporations using pillars for advertising
🚧 Located along a busy, car-dependent highway, potentially reinforcing car culture

Tips

📍 Most garden-covered columns are located along the Periférico's southern limits.

Last updated 6 days ago

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