California Law Recognizes Meadows and Forests as Water Infrastructure
Governor Brown signed AB 2480, which recognizes California’s watersheds as water infrastructure. California’s vast water infrastructure is likely the most extensive in the world. It includes the…
Gentrification is a global problem. It’s time we found a better solution
First come the artists, then the cranes. As the kamikaze pilots of urban renewal, wherever the creatives go, developers will follow, rents will rise, the artists will move on, and the pre-existing…
Living Architecture Monitor & CitiesAlive – Fall Issue
Read the new FREE digital issue of the Living Architecture Monitor, North America's green roof and wall magazine (Fall, Performance issue) featuring: How much water does a green wall use? GRHC…
Green Roof Professional Training in San Francisco
December 1st to 3rd, 2016 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Green Roof Design and Installation Thursday, December 1st, 2016 Thoreau Center for Sustainability, The Pacific Room, 1012 Torney Ave, San…
Land bridge could transform a section of I-94 in St. Paul
A land bridge over Hiawatha Avenue includes Longfellow Gardens. The idea is not a new one, but it is catching on among highway planners. Marvin Scroggins grew quiet as he stared at the interstate…
New York Firm Harrison Green Says Landscape Architecture Is Experiencing a New Golden Age
The roof of New York's Baccarat Hotel. Photo: Courtesy of Harrison Green The principals behind Harrison Green talk about innovation in an age-old practice Posted September 6, 2016…
A BELTLINE CHAMPION WALKS AWAY
The Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. Photo courtesy of John Becker. When the urban planner Ryan Gravel resigned from the Atlanta BeltLine Partnership board on September 26, the organization lost…
LT Studio completes final phase of Bristol Harbourside Masterplan
A new residential development has been completed at Bristol Harbourside. The scheme has been developed by Cullinan Studio with LT Studio Landscape Architects for clients Crest Nicholson. It will…
Confidence on growing market for green walls
The green wall market is booming, according to exhibitors at a recent conference. Green Infrastructure for Sustainable Urban Living, held at the University of Greenwich's department of architecture…
Shortlist announced for Jurong Lake District Master Plan
Launched in July this year, the search for multi-disciplinary teams to develop a master plan for Jurong Lake District attracted submissions from 35 multi-disciplinary teams. The Urban Redevelopment…