[Field report ยท illustrative pilot]

[A cooler walk home]

[Three small planting changes could make the route between the library and the garden easier to walk in summer.]

Start where people pause

The sample route has a long exposed stretch followed by a shaded bench. This proposal puts new planting at the waiting points first, rather than distributing it evenly along the path.

Illustrative walking route The library and garden are joined by a route with two proposed shade pockets and an existing bench. Library GardenExisting bench

Test before extending

Begin with temporary planters at the two proposed pockets. Observe use at the same time of day, keep the path clear and compare feedback before committing to permanent planting.