TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Taiwan's Highway Bureau (交通部公路局) won an honorable mention at the IFLA-APR LA Awards 2025 for transforming Highway 63 overpass into green space Monday (Nov. 17). Officials stated the recognition motivates landscape engineers and strengthens environmental consensus.
The awards ceremony unfolded in Mumbai, India, marking the Highway Bureau's seventh international recognition. The bureau transformed weedy wasteland beneath Highway 63 overpass into green space through naturalistic planting. The initiative incorporated carbon monitoring, native plant arrangements, and low-maintenance strategies to enhance biodiversity.
Maintenance teams conducted phased experiments on low-carbon research beneath the overpass for landscape design. They selected diverse native Taiwanese plants arranged to bloom year-round, creating seasonal landscape changes. The bureau replaced gravel with recycled highway materials to improve green resilience and sustainability.
The Highway Bureau's efforts demonstrate commitment to sustainable development and innovative environmental practices. The IFLA-APR LA Awards recognition may inspire further advancements in landscape engineering and environmental sustainability. ◼