--- title: "Growing Green: Placemaking at Twin Peaks" description: Take a look at Poway, CA's new green wall created from nine varieties of succulents. image: https://connect.regencycenters.com/hubfs/WorkHardPlantHard-Christine.jpg --- - [Home](https://www.regencycenters.com/) - [Properties](https://connect.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://connect.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://connect.regencycenters.com/contact) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://connect.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Blog](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog) - [Corporate Responsibility](https://www.regencycenters.com/corporate-responsibility) - [Leadership](https://www.regencycenters.com/leadership) - [Investors](http://investors.regencycenters.com) - [Tenants](https://www.regencycenters.com/tenants) - [Careers](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency/careers) [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://www.regencycenters.com/) [![Search](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-search.svg) Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) ![Menu](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/icon-menu.svg) Menu - [Properties](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties) - [In Development](https://www.regencycenters.com/in-development) - [Regency](https://www.regencycenters.com/regency) - [Contact](https://www.regencycenters.com/contact) Search - [Inside Regency](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/inside-regency) - [News Releases](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/news-releases) - [Retailer News](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/topic/retailer-news) # Growing Green: Placemaking at Twin Peaks [Caron Streibich](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/author/caron-streibich) February 20, 2019 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Five thousand plants. Nine varieties of succulents. Three irrigation systems. And one 22-foot-long blank canvas to be transformed: a white wall outside of Starbucks at [Twin Peaks](https://www.regencycenters.com/property/detail/651/Twin-Peaks) in sunny Poway, CA. The living art piece was completed in September 2018 after ten days of hard work. Twin Peaks is proud to be home to the massive 36-foot x 25.6-foot green wall designed by [Seasons Natural Engineering](http://www.seasonslandscaping.com/) — and it even has a built-in irrigation system that Seasons maintains. ![Before and after comparison of Twin Peaks featuring new succulent wall art](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TwinPeaks-before-after.jpg?width=2700&name=TwinPeaks-before-after.jpg) *Before and After* > The green wall project was initially part of a larger storefront remodel for a vacant grocery store,” said Steve Hargrave, Regency Centers Senior Regional Property Manager. ![close up of succulents on the mural ](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Succulent-Varieties.jpg?width=1324&name=Succulent-Varieties.jpg)*Photo by @workhardplanthard* When a lease was signed with the new grocer, the team wanted to update the storefront architecture to give it a fresh, updated look. ![Green succulent wall art at Twin Peaks](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GreenWallbyUrbanRainbows.jpg?width=948&name=GreenWallbyUrbanRainbows.jpg)*Photo by @urbanrainbows* “We came up with a concept that updated several of the buildings elements,” Hargrave continued. “One of those elements was a large blank wall that was highly visible and was the perfect canvas for a green wall. Though only a small portion of the updated storefront concept got funded, the green wall was funded because it provided a signature element with high visibility from the center's main entrance, dressed up the grocer’s storefront and had the added advantage of facing a patio used by Starbucks customers.” The team diligently reviewed countless photographs of existing green walls, plus dozens of design drawings before deciding on the current design, which utilizes nine varieties of succulents and has more than 5,000 individual plants. Its underlying structure is made from layers of felt manufactured from recycled plastic bottles. An irrigation drip line resides at the top of the wall and feeds nutrient-rich water to the plants. The felt layers then help to wick the water evenly throughout the entire expanse of the wall. Most of the plants were chosen for their drought-tolerant qualities and for durability in varying micro-climates. Your browser does not support the video tag.*Video courtesy of [Seasons Natural Engineering](https://www.seasonslandscaping.com/)* A wooden sign is affixed near the wall with #twinpeaksgreenwall. It encourages passersby to snap their photo in front of it. A fun fact: it was purchased on [Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/) from a local nearby artisan, [Cades and Birch](https://www.cadesandbirch.com/). ![Sign reading 'Instagram #Twin Peaks Green Wall"](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/InstagramHashtagTwinPeaks.jpg?width=1164&name=InstagramHashtagTwinPeaks.jpg)*Photo @workhardplanthard* Local plant enthusiast and blogger, Christine, of the appropriately named '[Work Hard, Plant Hard](https://www.instagram.com/p/BtbLQcpgR-U/)' blog visited and snapped a few shots. She even added it to her California ‘planty places’ [list](https://www.workhardplanthard.com/plant-travels/). ![Woman sitting in front of green succulent wall](https://connect.regencycenters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WorkHardPlantHard-Christine.jpg?width=720&name=WorkHardPlantHard-Christine.jpg)*Photo @workhardplanthard* If you ever find yourself in Poway, be sure to swing by and snap a photo in front of the wall and post it to Instagram using hashtag #twinpeaksgreenwall. ##### Connect With Us [Join Our Mailing List](https://www.regencycenters.com/connect-with-us/)  > [Explore Our Markets](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties/our-markets)  > [Find a Space For Your Place](https://www.regencycenters.com/properties)  > ##### Related Stories [Jul 18 Regency's Dunwoody Village Transforms Into a Vibrant Outdoor Hub](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/the-dunwoody-village-transformation-into-a-vibrant-outdoor-hub) [Jun 15 Corbin's Corner Shopping Center Transforms with Modern Upgrades](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/corbins-corner-transforms-with-modern-upgrades) [Jun 08 Regency’s Latest Placemaking Efforts Enhance Shopping Centers Nationwide](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-placemaking-shopping-centers-nationwide) [May 14 Regency Centers Earns 18th Consecutive First Coast Healthiest Companies Award](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/18th-first-coast-healthiest-companies-award) [Feb 05 Regency Centers Announces Lone Tree Village Development in Colorado](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/regency-centers-announces-lone-tree-village-a-king-soopers-anchored-retail-destination-serving-the-ridgegate-community) [Jan 29 Regency Centers Acquires Mount Sinai Shopping Center in Long Island](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/mount-sinai-shopping-center-in-long-island) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) [Jul 18 Sweet New Flavors Are Coming Soon to Regency's San Diego Market](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/sweet-new-flavors-coming-soon-to-regencys-san-diego-market) [Jul 06 Blissful Seeds Creates Opportunity for Adults with Autism at Regency’s Twin Peaks](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/blissful-seeds-creates-opportunity-for-adults-with-autism-at-regencys-twin-peaks) [Feb 21 Fresh Look Stories, Winter 2019](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/fresh-look-stories-winter-2019) [Nov 15 New Grocers Expand in Regency’s Portfolio With Two Southern California Openings in 30 Days](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/new-grocers-expand-regencys-portfolio-with-two-southern-california-openings-in-30-days) [Jul 18 Sweet New Flavors Are Coming Soon to Regency's San Diego Market](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/sweet-new-flavors-coming-soon-to-regencys-san-diego-market) [Jul 06 Blissful Seeds Creates Opportunity for Adults with Autism at Regency’s Twin Peaks](https://connect.regencycenters.com/blog/blissful-seeds-creates-opportunity-for-adults-with-autism-at-regencys-twin-peaks) Subscribe [![Regency Centers](https://www.regencycenters.com/ResourcePackages/Regency/assets/dist/images/regency-centers.svg)](https://connect.regencycenters.com/) - 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