Tire Planters
| Description | Used tires can be stacked and planted to create planters or other barrier elements. |
| Typical Dimensions | 15 / 17 in. diameter x 6 / 8 in. height (per tire). |
| Estimated Cost | Donated / borrowed / reclaimed. |
| Durability | Demo: 1 day to 1 month installation. |
| Median Islands | May be used to demarcate median area where width per- mits. Place approximately 2 - 3 ft. apart. Provide a minimum 6 ft. break for crosswalk / pedestrian accessibility. |
| Curb Extensions | Place along edge, approximately 1 planter every 8 - 10 ft. |
| Plazas / Activated Alleys | Place planters along edge to define edge, every 8 - 10 feet. May also be used as landscaping/greenery throughout the area. Tires may also be used as seating for a public plaza or park context. |
| Roundabouts | May be used to demarcate roundabout area, in conjunction with signs and other visual cues. |
| Pile at least two tires high to give physical sense of barrier / protection from traffic. | |
| Paint to improve aesthetics. | |
| Easy to source: Low-cost, recycled tires can be found for donation. | |
| Relatively easy to stack / store and move (just roll them in place!) |
| Borrow / reclaim from auto-repair shop, filling station, junk yard, etc. |