The Magic Of Sky Gardens

The winning design for the Ground Zero design competition is sure to feature a sky garden. Does New York need parks in the sky?

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February 14, 2003, 11:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Both semifinalist teams feature sky gardens that are symbolic of rising above loss yet deeply connected to the earth. Their vertical cities interweave plants and architecture. The message is that if we must build up in our cities to save precious space, then we will carry our gardens with us.Whichever design is chosen by the end of the month, it promises a new way of thinking about gardens and space."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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