Pollinator Highway.
A biodiverse linear park and green corridor for pollinators and people
4th Section of Space: Merimets
Merimets (Sea Forest) is a seaside city forest.
Existing Situation
+ Merimets is a local-level nature protection zone
+ an important recreational area
+ situated in close proximity to a public beach
- Thehigh-voltage power line corridor and the former railway corridor bisects the area
Natural Environment
+ a diverse natural environment: a century-old pineforest, meadows, wetlands, ruderal environments
+ the largest amphibian habitat in the district
+ a diverse habitat for pollinators
- a need to build resilience and protect the environment
Spatial Planning and Interventions
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A need to design and construct a fast bike path through the forest to improve urban connectivity
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A need to reorganize the pedestrian walkway network
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A need to improve the living conditions of amphibians
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An intent to develop a comprehensive landscape architecture design solution
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A need to create connections between public buildings, housing, and public space surrounding the forest
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A strong need to protect and preserve the fragile natural environment
The concept project for Merimets offers a primary solution for the area, which was designed by landscape architects from Sfäär Planeeringud. We invite you to take a look at the sketch, share your ideas, and give us feedback via Maptionnaire.
You can also find the landscape architecture sketch in full detail HERE.