On sites dominated by infrastructure and impervious surfaces, landscape architects are expected to create successfully integrated, ecologically rich environments. Through a diverse selection of projects, this session will discuss how practitioners can design, implement, and advocate for resilient landscapes in spaces where ecology is feared, considered as an afterthought, or ignored altogether.

Hear from Canadian landscape architects working in local and regional government on how to overcome national obstacles and advance biodiversity and climate goals. Learn about Nunavut’s Climate Adaptation Plan, Vancouver’s Blue Green systems, and Toronto’s performance requirements for low carbon, resilient, and biodiverse development – which have all been led by landscape architects. Discover new ways to move forward policy and action in an equitable way at the local and regional levels.

The landscape architecture community has made major strides in communicating the economic benefits of nature-based solutions and landscape architecture. Last year, ASLA published a series of economic research briefs that synthesized existing research on economic benefits. The research also explored the economic benefits found in the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF)’s Landscape Performance Series Case Study Briefs. Learn how to leverage economic frameworks to make the case for your project.

The materials and products landscape architects specify significantly impact a project’s global warming potential, biodiversity, and air and water quality. This webinar will show you how to interpret environmental product declarations (EDPs) and how EPDs relate to other types of environmental product data. With the right data, product specifiers can assess a product's environmental impacts, make informed decisions, and align with ASLA Climate Action Plan goals.

Attendees will explore key considerations, real-world applications, and essential resources to integrate carbon budgeting into their design process. The session will also include recommendations for material specification using the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) 2014 framework, highlighting ways to reduce impacts from project materials’ embodied carbon, transportation, and installation.

Join us to discover how thoughtful design choices at every phase can contribute to a more resilient and regenerative world.

Carbon credits are a significant untapped opportunity for landscape architects and the communities they serve. Discover how to participate in high-integrity carbon markets and make a positive climate contribution while continuing to lower your greenhouse gas emissions.

Join climate action leaders for a 9-part webinar series to share collaborative research and knowledge to advance the goals of decarbonization and biodiversity protection.

Thoughtfully break down physical and social barriers to create a welcoming atmosphere and ensure parks intentionally support the developmental benefits of inclusive, intergenerational play! Research findings and new data offer unique insights to demonstrate the positive impact of designing outdoor destinations to address the diverse needs of the whole child, the whole environment, and the whole community.

This webinar will briefly review the fundamentals of the biodiversity crisis. Through case studies, we will then explore ways landscape architects can apply conservation science and design practices to protect and enhance biodiversity.

Discover how landscape architects are helping to protect Lower Manhattan from climate impacts through design. Learn about some of the most cutting-edge coastal risk reduction projects.