LEAF-MAPS
Leaf-Maps are a collapsing of micro and macro perspectives. They preserve a distant view of the routes humans take in the form of city maps, within the structure of native tree foliage from each city. Despite humans being written out of the definition of nature, there is something incredibly natural about the patterns we leave behind us as social animal that gather. As one of the most visible reminders within cities of the nature that we are a part of, trees offer more than just a view that increases dopamine or raises housing values, but are a glimpse into the symbiotic relationship we could have with our environment. As a part of our environment, not separate.
Wander the arboretum
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Aspen: Denver
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Douglas Fir: Seattle
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Tulip Poplar: Nashville
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Leaf-Map Experiments
If you are interested in a Leaf-Map of your own city, I would love to hear from you.