What is going on? I'm so confused. I go to this Lidl 3 times a week and every time I go there, there is a different staff there 😅🤓 so many new faces that comes and goes.
My guess is that the white haired lady keeps scaring everyone off as she can be mean and she keeps yelling at customers sometimes?
Or do they just hire people for a day or something? 😄
When cities decide to prioritize nature over maximum concrete, they usually do it by implementing strict, measurable laws that developers cannot buy their way out of. Here are some of the most successful examples from around the world that force developers to build "green":
### 1. Singapore’s LUSH Program (Landscaping for Urban Spaces and High-Rises)
Singapore is widely considered the global gold standard for biophilic urban design. Their primary rule is simple but incredibly effective: -The 100% Green Replacement Rule-
How it works: If a developer buys a plot of land and destroys the existing greenery to build a high-rise, they are legally required to replace 100% of that lost greenery within the new development.
The result: Because developers cannot fit a whole forest on the ground floor of a new skyscraper, they are forced to build vertical gardens, green roofs, and massive plant-filled terraces halfway up the buildings.
### 2. Basel, Switzerland: The Green Roof Mandate
Basel used building codes to fundamentally change the city from the top down.
How it works: In 2002, Basel passed a law stating that **all new and renovated buildings with flat roofs** must have a green roof (covered in soil and native vegetation).
The result: They now have the highest area of green roofs per capita in the world. It wasn't left to the goodwill of the developers; it was written into the baseline building code, making it as mandatory as fire exits or plumbing. It cools the city, absorbs rainwater, and provides habitats for birds and insects.
### 3. Seattle (USA) and London (UK): The "Green Factor" System
Many cities struggle because developers will try to do the bare minimum—like planting a few sad shrubs—and call it "landscaping." To fight this, cities like Seattle and London use a score-based system.
How it works: Developers are required to hit a specific "Urban Greening Factor" score to get their building permits approved. Different types of greenery are worth different points.
A patch of natural grass might be worth 0.4 points per square meter, while a large, deep-rooted tree or a massive green wall might be worth 0.8 points.
The result: Developers are essentially gamified into choosing high-quality, impactful nature (like large trees and deep soil) rather than cheap, low-maintenance gravel and potted plants, because they need to hit their legal target score to break ground.
### 4. Toronto, Canada: The Green Roof Bylaw (2009)
Toronto was the first city in North America to pass a bylaw specifically targeting large-scale commercial and residential development.
How it works: Any new development over 2,000 square meters (which applies to almost all apartment blocks and commercial centers) is legally required to cover between 20% and 60% of its roof with vegetation. The larger the building, the higher the percentage required.
The result: Over a decade later, it has resulted in millions of square feet of new green space, significantly reducing the "urban heat island" effect that plagues heavily concreted cities.
Why these laws work:
The common thread in all these cities is that they removed the choice. As long as greenery is seen as an "optional aesthetic," developers will cut it to save money. When cities make it a strict, mathematical requirement for getting a building permit, developers suddenly figure out how to make it work.
Helloo :) so the title tells it.
I'm 32 and the older I get the worse it gets.
I know that my nervous system and me needs a lot of happy relaxing times like playing games and watching TV...
I get the house cleaned 98% of the time, I go to the shop, I cook a healthy meal, take care of the cat and me and my boyfriend, but I still feel constantly guilty (even though i am starting a new job soon that will knowingly kill me again haha)
I have also learned new skills lately like video editing and I'm making videos and even posting some, but I still just feel like I'm not doing enough and I'm not progressing enough and soon life will toss me aside and stomp on me for being so lazy or something.
How do I get rid of this? I would like to enjoy my time and not be so anxious all the time.
I think money struggles and the fact that I got fired for being too honest affects this 😄
Thanks if you have any help.