For urbanites still dreaming of living in a forest, this residential block in southwest China’s Chengdu City might fulfill their wishes. /VCG Photo

A new residential community in Xindu District is growing greenery on the balcony of each household, forming the city’s first vertical forest. /VCG Photo

The motivation behind such a design is to increase plant coverage as well as find new space for plant growth. /VCG Photo

Once completed, each apartment will be home to a private garden, where inhabitants can enjoy the rustling of the trees on windy days and sunlight filtered by foliage. /VCG Photo