{"id":6987,"date":"2023-07-13T09:49:32","date_gmt":"2023-07-13T07:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/the-garden-street-go-for-more-greenery-and-tranquility-in-your-neighborhood\/"},"modified":"2023-07-13T09:49:32","modified_gmt":"2023-07-13T07:49:32","slug":"the-garden-street-go-for-more-greenery-and-tranquility-in-your-neighborhood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/the-garden-street-go-for-more-greenery-and-tranquility-in-your-neighborhood\/","title":{"rendered":"The garden street: go for more greenery and tranquility in your neighborhood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In our increasingly crowded cities, finding an oasis of peace and greenery has become a challenge. Fortunately, new trends are emerging that allow us to bring nature closer. One of these is the garden street. In this article, we take a closer look at just what it entails and the benefits it offers.   <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2>What is a garden street?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A garden street is a concept where residents connect their front yards through green paths. These paths can consist of flower beds, lawns, shrubs or trees. Together, they form a green strip that transforms the street into a piece of nature in the city. After all, not everyone can or wants to live in a village, where there is often even more greenery than in urban settings.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The many advantages of a garden street<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the main benefits of a garden street is the creation of a <\/span><b>sense of community<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  among the residents. Working together on design and maintenance creates a sense of belonging. Neighbors get outside more often because a green street is pleasant to be on, and it allows them to get to know each other better while working together to care for the common space. This promotes social interaction, friendships and a sense of safety and trust in the neighborhood.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, a garden street has numerous <\/span><b>environmental benefits<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Het vergroenen van een straat verhoogt de biodiversiteit door het aantrekken van vogels, vlinders en andere dieren. Bovendien fungeert de groene strook als een natuurlijke buffer    <\/span><b>Against air pollution and heat stress<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. De aanwezigheid van bomen en planten helpt de luchtkwaliteit te verbeteren en verlaagt de omgevingstemperatuur op warme dagen. De aanwezigheid van bomen biedt bijvoorbeeld schaduw. Bovendien is het zo dat beton en steen warmte vasthouden \u00e9n terug uitstralen. Zo is het tijdens hittegolven in de stad makkelijk een paar graden warmer dan op het platteland. Een tuinstraat betekent minder beton en dus meer kans dat de warmte ontsnapt.     <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-biodiversiteit-678x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-biodiversiteit-678x1024.jpg 678w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-biodiversiteit-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-biodiversiteit-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-biodiversiteit-1017x1536.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-biodiversiteit-1356x2048.jpg 1356w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-biodiversiteit-scaled.jpg 1696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another advantage of less concrete is that <\/span><b>water can soak into the soil better<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dit zorgt voor een gezondere bodem: op vlak van biodiversiteit en als buffer voor drogere periodes. Bij harde regen biedt een ontharde straat dan weer het voordeel dat het water niet enkel via riolen wegloopt (met kans op overstromingen), maar opgenomen kan worden in de grond. Regenwater kan bovendien opgevangen worden in regentonnen. Het opgevangen water kan gebruikt worden om de aanwezige planten water te geven &#8211; zo bespaar je ook nog eens op kraanwater!    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A garden street also offers individual benefits to residents. Having a green front yard has a   <\/span><b>positive impact on health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  and well-being. Research has shown that being surrounded by greenery reduces stress, enhances mental resilience and improves overall quality of life. In addition, residents can benefit from the opportunity to improve their    <\/span><b>grow their own food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  in the garden street. A garden street means you can start growing vegetables, fruits and herbs even without a garden or patio. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Appartement.be-tuinstraat-voordelen-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, a garden street contributes to the aesthetic value of a neighborhood. The green environment provides a   <\/span><b>attractive streetscape<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Wie kijkt nu liever op een betonnen voetpad dan op een groene strook met bankjes, bloemen en bomen? Een tuinstraat cre\u00ebert zo een positieve eerste indruk voor bezoekers en draagt bij aan de algehele uitstraling van de buurt. Bovendien kunnen bewoners zelf ook genieten van een prachtig uitzicht vanuit hun ramen en de rustgevende sfeer ervaren.   <\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How do I start a garden street?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clearly, a garden street offers a range of benefits for both residents and the surrounding area. It connects people, fosters a sense of community and contributes to a healthy and sustainable urban living environment.   <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fancy turning your own city street into a green oasis? Then be sure to knock on the door of the city council for information and (financial) support. You can already find garden streets in some cities, but they are far from being the norm in Belgium. For more information, visit the following websites:   <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tuinstraten.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/tuinstraten.be\/<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You will find testimonials from Garden Street residents and more practical information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antwerpenmorgen.be\/nl\/projecten\/tuinstraten\/over\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.antwerpenmorgen.be\/nl\/projecten\/tuinstraten\/over<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  Garden streets have been laid in Antwerp since 2017. Several new projects are still in the pipeline. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blauwgroenvlaanderen.be\/professionals\/projecten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/blauwgroenvlaanderen.be\/professionals\/projecten\/<\/a> An overview of completed garden streets all over Flanders can be found here.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A garden street doesn&#8217;t come along on 1,2,3. In the meantime need a cozy outdoor space? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/klein-terras-inrichten-hoe-pak-je-het-aan\/\">our tips on how to optimize a small patio here<\/a>.  <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In our increasingly crowded cities, finding an oasis of peace and greenery has become a challenge. Fortunately, new trends are emerging that allow us to bring nature closer. One of these is the garden street. 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