Green resting areas are green spaces projected for social passive recreation(resting, relaxation, observing nature, social contact). The development of greenresting areas plays a central role in policies related to health, nature conservationand spatial planning.
Green resting areas are built with:
- Native soil.
- Compacted soil mixture of 20-30% sand, 20-30% compost and 30-40%topsoil.
- Draining gravel layer. This layer all allows excess water to be infiltrated.
- Vegetation - Tree. The selection of species depends on the climate, the depth and the composition of the substrate, if we put an irrigation system.
- Vegetation – Shrubs. The selection of species depends on the climate,the depth and the composition of the substrate, if we put an irrigation system.
- Lighting equipment to ensure comfort and safety of the green resting area.
- Bench attached to a concrete foundation.
- Pavement area built above a tout-venant 20 cm layer.
IMPLANTATION: Soft/Medium/Hard
Green resting areas can be easily implemented in various environments, like parks, community gardens, neighbourhoods, streets. Green resting areas must offer places for relaxation and passive recreation (benches and other urban equipment) and can also offer opportunities for active recreation (for example outdoor fitness equipment and playground equipment).
AMORTISATION: Short term/Medium term/Long term/No amortization
Green resting areas get the recovery of the investment between the 5 and the 10 years.