[In Pictures] Bridge columns and underpasses in Ha Noi begin to turn green

From the railway columns of the metro line on Nguyen Trai Street to the walls of the Le Van Luong–To Huu underpass and Trung Hoa underpass, greenery is being added to transport infrastructure in Ha Noi. The solution makes use of existing spaces to improve the landscape, add green coverage, and create a friendlier urban appearance.

The Ha Noi Department of Construction is piloting the planting and addition of greenery at several elevated railway columns to improve the urban landscape.
The Ha Noi Department of Construction is piloting the planting and addition of greenery at several elevated railway columns to improve the urban landscape.
Opposite the Royal City shopping centre, a steel frame system has been installed to support potted plants.
Opposite the Royal City shopping centre, a steel frame system has been installed to support potted plants.
At the Trung Hoa underpass, the section connecting Tran Duy Hung Street with Thang Long Boulevard, greenery planted several years ago has created a landscape highlight at the western gateway to Ha Noi.
At the Trung Hoa underpass, the section connecting Tran Duy Hung Street with Thang Long Boulevard, greenery planted several years ago has created a landscape highlight at the western gateway to Ha Noi.
Indian laurel has been planted to cascade down the concrete walls, forming long green strips along the underpass.
Indian laurel has been planted to cascade down the concrete walls, forming long green strips along the underpass.
Green carpets along the concrete walls help create a cooler, greener landscape and soften the rigid appearance of urban transport infrastructure.
Green carpets along the concrete walls help create a cooler, greener landscape and soften the rigid appearance of urban transport infrastructure.
Meanwhile, at the Le Van Luong–To Huu underpass, potted plants have been arranged in clusters along the upper edge of the underpass walls, beneath the railings, over a length of about 300 m.
Meanwhile, at the Le Van Luong–To Huu underpass, potted plants have been arranged in clusters along the upper edge of the underpass walls, beneath the railings, over a length of about 300 m.
The introduction of greenery into transport infrastructure is expanding the way the capital organises its green spaces.
The introduction of greenery into transport infrastructure is expanding the way the capital organises its green spaces.
If implemented effectively, properly maintained, and gradually expanded on the basis of practical assessment, concrete spaces that previously served only transport functions could become landscape highlights, helping improve environmental quality and build a greener, more civilised urban appearance.
If implemented effectively, properly maintained, and gradually expanded on the basis of practical assessment, concrete spaces that previously served only transport functions could become landscape highlights, helping improve environmental quality and build a greener, more civilised urban appearance.
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