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New York’s Lowline subterranean park pipes sunlight underground

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According to the Lowline’s website, the aim of the project is not just to create a public space, but also to show how technology can be used to transform cities. In addition to providing a place for relaxing, activities and cultural events as you’d expect with any park, the Lowline will also seek to overcome its subterranean limitations to have a rich variety of plants and trees.

In order to provide the light that plants and trees need to grow and to illuminate the space generally, sunlight will be collected via reflective parabolas above ground. These will be placed in areas that receive plenty of sunlight throughout the year and will be able to align themselves to face the sun as it moves, maximizing exposure.
via Gizmag

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