Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, which owns the park, said that it looks forward to working with the city on its plans for upgrades but acknowledges some complicating factors.
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It's time for cities to step up and care for their Green infrastucture! Citizens and communities need to speak up and take meaningful action. Our parks are the only urban lungs we have. Turfgrass and Trees play a vital role in cleaning our air, water and controlling temperatures, let alone they are one of our best carbon sinks! These are undeniable facts. Everyone talks and talks about caring for the environment, but they can't even take care of their own front lawn! Time to step up, take real action and start being an "active environmentalist". Time to take care of green spaces like our front lawns and gardens, ensuring they remain green, healthy and vibrant! #GreenInfrastructure #EnvironmentalCare #Sustainability #landscapeontario #dobetter #ifnotyouwhoelse?
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Sometimes you just have to tell it like it is. Especially when it comes to fighting for clean water, forests, biodiversity and healthy communities. Southeastern Massachusetts is getting organized and taking action to protect what’s left of our rare Pine Barrens forests, coastal plain ponds and waterways in the face of rapid development and #climatechange Here’s what I have to say.
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Read Shayna Stott's great article "Growing Green Roofs and an Industry" in the current issue of LAM at link below where she shares how the City of Toronto #GreenRoof Strategy and bylaw emerged from a need for environmental solutions and the successful advocacy efforts by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - resulting in a thriving local industry with impacts beyond its borders. Next Level Stormwater Management is happy to be part of this exciting growth from beginning! #greeninfrastructure #landscapearchitecture #sustainablecities Greg van Riel
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Enjoy this excellent article by Shayna Stott, Senior Environmental Planner, City of Toronto on the development of the #greenroof bylaw and its impact since its inception. #greeninfrastructure #sustainablecities
Read Shayna Stott's great article "Growing Green Roofs and an Industry" in the current issue of LAM at link below where she shares how the City of Toronto #GreenRoof Strategy and bylaw emerged from a need for environmental solutions and the successful advocacy efforts by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - resulting in a thriving local industry with impacts beyond its borders. Next Level Stormwater Management is happy to be part of this exciting growth from beginning! #greeninfrastructure #landscapearchitecture #sustainablecities Greg van Riel
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Argyle, Texas, sees its fair share of sunny days, making tree preservation critical to maintaining the health of the local environment. Tree preservation includes planning for, maintaining, and removing trees with the overall health of the surrounding environment in mind. TreeNewal offers advanced techniques and sustainable development considerations for tree preservation. This guide outlines tree preservation in detail and explains how Argyle residents can play an active role in supporting their green spaces so they can enjoy thriving trees for generations. https://lnkd.in/gGs28Xkx
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Pre-construction considerations are an integral part of tree preservation. Before breaking ground on new buildings or developments, residents should consider some key elements to promote the health of their green spaces and set up their trees for success. https://lnkd.in/ggjR2F_8
Argyle, Texas, sees its fair share of sunny days, making tree preservation critical to maintaining the health of the local environment. Tree preservation includes planning for, maintaining, and removing trees with the overall health of the surrounding environment in mind. TreeNewal offers advanced techniques and sustainable development considerations for tree preservation. This guide outlines tree preservation in detail and explains how Argyle residents can play an active role in supporting their green spaces so they can enjoy thriving trees for generations. https://lnkd.in/gGs28Xkx
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Nothing in the Government's watered down planning update offers the potential to review how #greenbelt could be utilised as high quality greenspace close to where people live & work. Holyrood Park is a stunning example of multi-functional greenbelt which The City of Edinburgh Council actively plan to enhance and ensure its value for biodiversity and people is maximised. It would be great to see this approach taken up elsewhere. Although greenbelt is a spatial designation to maintain 'green' space between major urban areas, it has huge potential to deliver wider landscape, environmental & recreational benefits. #NPPF paragraph 147 requires Local Authorities to consider 'sustainable patterns of development when drawing up or reviewing Green Belt boundaries' and paragraph 150 requires them to 'plan positively to enhance their beneficial use, such as looking for opportunities to provide access; to provide opportunities for outdoor sport and recreation; to retain and enhance landscapes, visual amenity and biodiversity; or to improve damaged and derelict land.' Despite this Greenbelt, particularly at the edge of urban areas, is often poor quality left over space; missing the potential to deliver wider environmental, recreational and cultural benefits. In the drive to transition to a sustainable zero-carbon society we should be considering positive planning to unlock the potential of our 'edge areas' - creating landscapes that capture carbon, enable mitigation and adaptation to a changing climate, and maximise opportunities for wildlife and human health and wellbeing. And as Holyrood Park shows these places could also be beautiful and lift our spirits! #greeninfrastructure #biodiversity #landscape #healthandwellbeing #beauty Landscape Institute Urban Design Group LHC Design East Devon District Council Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone
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At last night's committee meeting, Council discussed our Urban Forest Update. We learned that over a 10-year period, Aurora has increased its tree canopy from 28% to 34%, marking a significant 6% increase. As a result, Aurora has one of the most significant percentage of tree canopies in York Region. As I said at the table this doesn’t happen by accident, this happens because of Good planning by our staff, and by our Council. A healthy and growing tree canopy is important to our municipality. And the fact that it is now one of the largest tree canopies in York Region , is one of the many incredible things that makes our town one of the best places to live in the entire GTHA. However, while we have made much positive progress, there’s always room for improvement. Council emphasized the importance of not only approving our Urban Forest Update but also making a commitment as a Town to set our target to 40% for our tree canopy. Setting this ambitious target demonstrates our dedication to leadership in tree canopy preservation within York Region. The motion to commit to a 40% tree canopy target over the next 10 years was unanimous and now awaits ratification at Council. I am looking forward to continuing our community’s appropriate growth, growth that is envisioned through our Official Plan while preserving and enhancing our cherished tree canopy. #LeadershipThatGetsThingsDone https://lnkd.in/gBz2_czR
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We are excited to announce the significant milestone of Phase 1 settlement at Wollert Rise, located just 30km from Melbourne CBD. Wollert Rise, set amidst 10 hectares of conservation reserves and lush parkland, promises more than just residences. It's an ecosystem designed for over 1,600 families, blending modern living with nature's beauty. The project showcases over 8 hectares of parks, 10 hectares of conservation reserves, and protected ancient River Red Gums, ensuring a balance between progress and preservation. The opening of Boundary Road, a key part of Phase 1's external work, is set to welcome the public by Q1 2024. This development not only offers direct access from Boundary Road to Bodycoats Road, home to our new Sales Office, but also stands as a testament to our commitment to community building. Lewis Cormie, Development Director, encapsulates our spirit, stating, "As we celebrate the successful settlement of Phase 1 at Wollert Rise, we are not just building homes but nurturing a community. The opening of Boundary Road is more than a milestone; it’s a gateway connecting our growing community to a future that values both progress and preservation." We extend our sincere thanks to APD Projects and Core for their invaluable contribution to this project. Their partnership has been crucial in shaping Wollert Rise into the thriving community it is today. #WollertRise #CommunityDevelopment #SustainableLiving #DahuaAustralia #MelbourneRealEstate #NewBeginnings
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Belle Isle Vision Plan | Marvel and James River Park System https://lnkd.in/g6SAgy9E The Belle Isle Vision Plan focuses on revealing and connecting four anchor locations on Belle Isle — a staple of outdoor recreation in Richmond, Virginia. Located along the Fall Line in the James River, Belle Isle’s story is inextricably linked to its hydrology. From fish farming to power sourcing, the island has always found a way to utilize its strategic setting for public welfare or the demands of private enterprises. However, its industrial structures remain, and today it is a place for people. The goal is to improve island-wide accessibility and visitor amenities, conserve native species and habitats, and rehabilitate defunct structures to be safer and more inviting. The Hydroplant, the Rolling Mill Garden, the Quarry, and the Meadows are the four spaces of focus for this project and the Vision Plan highlights their potential to enhance the island in a variety of critical ways. #landscapearchitecture #richmond #virginia #USA #2024WLAAwards
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