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6 #1: Cities of the Future Seventy percent of the world’s population will want to live in cities by 2050, according to a report from Ikea published in Bloomberg. While urbanization can improve education, employment opportunities and connection for those living in cities, city dwellers are also continually longing for nature. As a result, tranquil, plant-filled environments for business and pleasure are becoming not only landscape trends, but also necessities. Central Recreational Districts (CRDs) are on the rise, replacing Central Business Districts (CBDs). They are defined as areas that include parks, historic landmarks and tourist destinations to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. They result in 16% higher housing prices, 10% growth in population and jobs, and attract 3% more college graduates, Dubow explains. Also green infrastructure and horticulture will continue to combine to help educate urbanites on creating desirable cities by propagating, growing and maintaining plants. This includes trees, which help control stormwater runoff, and reduce heat and air pollution.
Landscape Trends for 2020 and Beyond
By Nicole Wisniewski WHEN IT COMES TO PREDICTING the landscape trends that will emerge next year, Garden Media Group is seeing 2020 and beyond very clearly. Their 2020 Garden Trends Report gives us a look at what consumers may demand and landscape professionals may experience in horticulture into the early 2020s. This year’s trends should help reconnect people with nature and soil, leading to a more thoughtful approach, explains Katie Dubow, Garden Media Group’s creative director. Let’s dive into six off theirr predicted trends.
#2: Circular Economy Global consumption tripled since 1970, yet just 9% of materials consumed globally are re-used. A circular economy is one that minimizes waste and makes the most of resources. The goal for folks trying to appeal to customers and follow these recycle and reuse landscape trends: Deliver more customer value with minimal waste, Dubow suggests. National Association of Landscape Professionals 9
