Vancouver's densely populated downtown core and neighbouring communities such as Kitsilano and False Creek have posed an interesting challenge for developers, architects and landscapers in recent years with regards to the incorporation of 'green space'.  Traditionally, green spaces referred to the yards surrounding our homes or the park down the street. With more and more people flowing into the city's most desirable neighbourhoods, builders have been forced to think upward, rather than outward, and get creative to deliver the green spaces we desire.
A bird's eye view of downtown offers some insight into how many downtown high rise buildings have rooftop gardens, parks and green spaces.  These compact, well-designed landscapes are the result of some highly-skilled labourers and a designers with a vision. West Pacific Landscape creates beautiful and functional rooftop havens to suite the high-traffic, low-maintenance lifestyle that downtown dwellers desire. We work closely with the developer to ensure residents of the high rise will have access to a breathtaking garden setting where they can sun tan, relax or entertain guests. Where else can you relax on the grass with a book 30 stories above the hustle and bustle of the streets below?

For our urban dwelling friends who do not have the luxury of a rooftop patio or green space, the City of Vancouver Parks and Recreation Board offers various Community Gardens around the city for people to work together to plant, grow and reap the benefits of the garden and their neighbours. More information about this initiative as well as site locations can be found on the Parks and Recreation website at http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/comgardn.htm

To learn more about West Pacific Landscape and how we can help develop an enjoyable rooftop green space for your high-density home or development, visit us at www.westpacificlandscape.com or call us at 604-710-3009.