I am glad this has enlightened your tired soul so to speak, I too grow weary of concrete! The only bonus to sidewalks is that I can skateboard, but other then that they suck, we need to grow more. Whereever you are, it is worth it to see where things are growing and protect those areas fiercly, which can start with some pots of herbs on your balcony <3
I hope you can see more of these things irl my friendd!