2024–25 · Charlestown
Solar panel shade covers on bridge beams
Resident suggests covering extended beams at the middle of a bridge with solar panels to provide shade for seating and generate electricity for bridge lights.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
they put up extended beams at the middle of the bridge why not cover then with solar paaels to give people shade and generate electricity to run the lights on the bridge
Who it helps and why
it allows for all people to sit on the bridge and enjoy the view while being shaded
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 15, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Charlestown
- Place
- Charlestown Bridge, Washington St., Charlestown, 02222
- Portal category
- Streets & Sidewalks
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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