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Exploring how waterfront parks can enhance community resilience, this article highlights innovative strategies for integrating natural pathways into urban landscapes. Sustainable practices and thoughtful design are at the center of creating enduring, accessible pathways and require quality materials - all qualities that you can find in Organic-Lock Stabilized Aggregate. #LandscapeArchitecture #SustainableDesign #OrganicLock #UrbanPlanning

Spring is here, and so is urban development. Any city's growth impacts on our ecosystems. Urban sprawl, the spread of city infrastructure into natural habitats, comes with a cost. It fragments ecosystems, disrupts wildlife, and reduces biodiversity. Each new development might mean less room for local flora and fauna to thrive. Implementing green spaces within urban design invites nature back into the city. Green roofs, urban parks, and tree-lined streets aren't just aesthetics; they're lifelines for urban wildlife. Strategic planning and environmental assessments help us pinpoint the best ways to integrate nature. But it's not a solo mission. Collaboration with ecologists ensures we preserve and enhance biodiversity. Together, they can create cities that celebrate and protect the very nature that makes them so alive. Your thoughts? Visit our website for more insights into sustainable urban development: jsm-associates.co.uk #UrbanPlanning #Biodiversity #SustainableDevelopment

Spring is here, and so is urban development. Any city's growth impacts on our ecosystems. Urban sprawl, the spread of city infrastructure into natural habitats, comes with a cost. It fragments ecosystems, disrupts wildlife, and reduces biodiversity. Each new development might mean less room for local flora and fauna to thrive. Implementing green spaces within urban design invites nature back into the city. Green roofs, urban parks, and tree-lined streets aren't just aesthetics; they're lifelines for urban wildlife. Strategic planning and environmental assessments help us pinpoint the best ways to integrate nature. But it's not a solo mission. Collaboration with ecologists ensures we preserve and enhance biodiversity. Together, they can create cities that celebrate and protect the very nature that makes them so alive. Your thoughts? Visit our website for more insights into sustainable urban development: jsm-associates.co.uk #UrbanPlanning #Biodiversity #SustainableDevelopment

Spring is here, and so is urban development. Any city's growth impacts on our ecosystems. Urban sprawl, the spread of city infrastructure into natural habitats, comes with a cost. It fragments ecosystems, disrupts wildlife, and reduces biodiversity. Each new development might mean less room for local flora and fauna to thrive. Implementing green spaces within urban design invites nature back into the city. Green roofs, urban parks, and tree-lined streets aren't just aesthetics; they're lifelines for urban wildlife. Strategic planning and environmental assessments help us pinpoint the best ways to integrate nature. But it's not a solo mission. Collaboration with ecologists ensures we preserve and enhance biodiversity. Together, they can create cities that celebrate and protect the very nature that makes them so alive. Your thoughts? Visit our website for more insights into sustainable urban development: jsm-associates.co.uk #UrbanPlanning #Biodiversity #SustainableDevelopment

Spring is here, and so is urban development. Any city's growth impacts on our ecosystems. Urban sprawl, the spread of city infrastructure into natural habitats, comes with a cost. It fragments ecosystems, disrupts wildlife, and reduces biodiversity. Each new development might mean less room for local flora and fauna to thrive. Implementing green spaces within urban design invites nature back into the city. Green roofs, urban parks, and tree-lined streets aren't just aesthetics; they're lifelines for urban wildlife. Strategic planning and environmental assessments help us pinpoint the best ways to integrate nature. But it's not a solo mission. Collaboration with ecologists ensures we preserve and enhance biodiversity. Together, they can create cities that celebrate and protect the very nature that makes them so alive. Your thoughts? Visit our website for more insights into sustainable urban development: jsm-associates.co.uk #UrbanPlanning #Biodiversity #SustainableDevelopment

Expanding the Green Vision to Small Towns The transformative power of greening is not limited to buzzing metropolises; it extends its roots deep into the heart of small towns, where the impact is felt just as much as in large cities. Small towns may not have concrete jungles in their urban centers and more natural green spaces. Still, this narrative of revitalization and community-building through green spaces holds equally profound significance in the urban centers of small towns. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02sggXf0 #GoGreen #SmallTown #GreenSpaces #SmallTownBigIMPACT #IMPACTParks #CityParks #CityRecreation #OutdoorRecreation #ParksAndRecreation

Mobility infrastructure is critical to every vibrant neighborhood, and especially to an Innovation District. One of Towerside’s critical long-term priorities is the Granary Corridor and Crossing, a critical regional connection. Alongside our partners, University District Alliance(UDA), and Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB), Towerside is taking up a more than 30-year community vision for Granary Crossing to be much more than a bridge. It is essential to improving multi-modal transportation access and movement in and around the District. It would be a major segment of the “Missing Link” in the Twin Cities Grand Rounds, invest in natural systems and diverse habitats, and serve as an iconic district gateway. When completed, Granary Crossing will demonstrate a 21st Century approach by responding to climate change, resource conservation, economic constraints, and equitable development. This long-term vision is making significant headway but there’s a way to go - and we’re eager to bring more voices and partners to the table, moving this work forward together. To learn more about our current Granary Crossing work, check out our most recent blog post. https://lnkd.in/gFSa-qXV

Rewilding Urban Green Spaces: Lessons from Knepp Estate   In our bustling cities, green spaces are vital oases of tranquility and biodiversity. Rewilding—letting nature reclaim these areas—is a powerful strategy for urban revitalization. Inspired by the transformation at Knepp Estate, we can learn valuable lessons for rewilding urban green spaces.   Knepp Estate, in West Sussex, England, transitioned from traditional farming to rewilding over two decades ago. The results are remarkable, with the return of native species like nightingales and rare turtle doves. Knepp’s success lies in reducing human intervention and fostering diverse habitats.   Benefits of Rewilding Urban Green Spaces: 1. Biodiversity Boost: Urban green spaces can support a range of wildlife, from pollinators to birds and small mammals. 2. Enhanced Wellbeing: Access to natural environments improves mental health, reducing stress and promoting overall health. 3. Climate Resilience: Rewilded areas enhance carbon sequestration, improve air quality, and reduce urban heat island effects.     Practical Steps for Rewilding in Urban Areas: 1. Start Small: Begin with pilot projects in smaller parks or unused plots to build momentum. 2. Reduce Mowing and Maintenance: Allow areas to grow wild by reducing mowing and other maintenance activities. 3. Introduce Native Species: Plant native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers to support local wildlife. 4. Create Water Features: Ponds and wetlands can support aquatic species and enhance habitat complexity.   Cities like London, New York, and San Francisco are already rewilding urban spaces, demonstrating its feasibility and benefits. By embracing rewilding principles, cities can enhance biodiversity, improve residents' quality of life, and create resilient urban environments.   Rewilding urban green spaces is essential for sustainable, livable cities. By learning from Knepp Estate’s success, urban planners and communities can transform neglected spaces into vibrant ecosystems. Embrace the wild. Reimagine your city. Join the rewilding revolution today! #Rewilding #UrbanGreenSpaces #Biodiversity #Sustainability #KneppEstate #UrbanPlanning #CommunityEngagement #ClimateResilience #MentalHealth #CityLife #krydsfelt  

Urban Forests: A Breath of Fresh Air "Greener cities are smarter cities!" Incorporating trees into urban planning aligns with SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities. Let’s plant trees in our neighborhoods and create cooler, healthier urban spaces. Share your thoughts on urban tree planting projects! #UrbanForests #SustainableLiving #SDG11

Urgent research work here by Thami Croeser on the importance of urban canopy and how current approaches aren't delivering the outcomes we need, with just 3 per cent of buildings in inner Melbourne currently providing adequate neighbourhood tree canopy cover. “We know depression, anxiety, obesity and heatstroke are more prevalent in urban areas lacking access to shady tree canopy and green open spaces,” said Croeser, from the RMIT Centre for Urban Research. “We put trees in a hole in the footpath,” Croeser said. “That footpath is made of crushed rock underneath the paving, and there’s almost no water getting to that tree, and the soil underneath is very limited. “So you’ve got trees that, effectively, are starving or thirsty all the time, and their roots are struggling to find a place to grow.”