Wheeled Planter Boxes
Purpose: Planter boxes will be used as a method to indicate and enable the pedestrianisation of Tin Alley in a way which is both adaptable and visually appealing. image from: http://urbgardenllc.com/
Who is involved? Intervention
These boxes will be significantly solid and heavy as they are filled with soil, which will allow protection to pedestrians during times when the area is pedestrianised. However the wheels (when not locked) will allow for these boxes to be easily moved.
Sensitive to Nature
The temporary and flexible traits of wheeled planter boxes allow variety in the planting scheme, and establish a more suitable testing ground for plant livability in terms of size. Since the plantation is in rather small scale, the modification and removal of the plants are quite easy, avoiding large scale construction and the waste of funds. Moreover, the planter boxes add biodiversity and greenery at the new entrance of Tin Alley.
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-Volunteer students and staff: to construct the boxes -Fab Lab staff, space and equipment: to construct the boxes -BSUD Advisor: to indicate suggested planting
How is it happening?
Initially the construction of the wheeled planting boxes will be done through material donation, recycled timber/plywood from FabLab and recycled tires, and discarded pallets from local markets such as QVM. Therefore, the budget for this item will remain low. If the community approves this recycled approach, the idea is to continue with this scheme throughout all phases. Wheels could potentially be recycled too, with the help of the Furniture and Equipment Re-use service at UoM.
Evaluation
Number of people signed up to build boxes Feedback from the staff running and teaching the workshop on general feelings and participation of the group.
