we've never run out of water because of the vegetation in our parks
we have 100's of thousands of square kilometres of outback. Its not a novelty to have it in our cities. We should strive for civilisation and beauty.
we've never run out of water because of the vegetation in our parks
"bio diversity"Algernon wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:30 pmAs someone who has lived in Europe for quite some time, I appreciate the beauty of Australian flora a lot more. Don't underestimate the aesthetic role of bio diversity. Maybe a London plain looks individually nice, but it gets a bit grating when it's the only sodding tree you see all week.
Honestly, this is a project I can't wait to check out the next time I'm back home in Adelaide.
Lol nice troll persona, but even for you this is clearly going too far into the parody territory.abc wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:34 pm"bio diversity"Algernon wrote: ↑Thu Dec 12, 2024 8:30 pmAs someone who has lived in Europe for quite some time, I appreciate the beauty of Australian flora a lot more. Don't underestimate the aesthetic role of bio diversity. Maybe a London plain looks individually nice, but it gets a bit grating when it's the only sodding tree you see all week.
you hit all the 'progressive' talking points don't you
Algernon wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 4:08 amThis project IMO is absolutely fantastic because it has a good synergy between practical benefits and aesthetics as well. As I said earlier, I understand that the primary purpose behind this was flood mitigation and to create an effective spillway for the creeks in the area. It also just happens to create something beautiful that can invite people into the park. On that note, I think though that maybe a few of the football fields there are now gone because of this? I remember as a kid having to jump the rail of Victoria Park to play on those pitches on Saturday mornings So, maybe more dog walkers at the expense of high school kids in football studs I suppose.
If im not mistaken that photo is in the Melbourne Botanic gardens precinct and what looks like governement house in the background- it should look great!. The middle of Botanic Gardens in Adelaide and nearby botanic park are just as lush and manicured. Now be honest and post a photo from near Melbourne Zoo...Royal Park. Just as dry and dusty as some of Adelaide Parklands. And by the way- they need to remove that dead tree in the middle of their lovely park. stop trolling.
I grew up in the same area and this made me smile. I adore Henley Beach. it's really becoming something quite quaint and a little special. I too notice improvements when I return home. It's fantastic to see green spaces used and kept in a way they weren't before.claybro wrote: ↑Fri Dec 13, 2024 1:00 pmThis development aside- I was over in SA last weekend and was pleasantly surprised by the improvement in public areas in and around Adelaide in general. Formal parks seem to be better maintained in the CBD. The riverbank precinct has definateley improved, and where appropriate the irrigation seems to be working and used. The road medians and verges are looking better, even my old stomping ground of Port Road through Charles Sturt is looking green and well kept, (well done Charles Sturt). Despite people in SA telling me what a dry winter it was...the whole city looked green, and cool despite the oppressive heat of Friday. Henley Square on Friday evening was heaving, and the new area outside the Ramsgate really compliments the square. Was great to get back and see all the developments I see on here, overall Adelaide has a buzz (even away from the cricket) and looks prosperous and well maintained. Well done SA.
If only Adelaide had more European trees such as the Yacca Gigantea in that photo hey
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