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Railroads are essential and indispensable modes of transportation in modern cities. These superstructures physically, socially, and economically connect various neighborhoods. However, these massive structures do not typically include appealing places where people want to spend their time in daily life. Recently, this trend has begun to change, driven by initiatives aimed at addressing the challenges posed by the physical barriers created by railroads.

Amidst the concrete, traffic, and fast pace of major European cities, a new trend is literally climbing the walls — vertical gardens. This form of green architecture beautifies cities and radically transforms how we interact with the urban environment. Far from being a passing fad, vertical gardens offer a creative and sustainability-minded response to global warming, pollution, and growing urban density.

Salone del Mobile Milano, the world’s leading furniture and design fair, continues to make strides toward sustainability with its updated...