ASLA released a comprehensive set of policy recommendations for the new Biden-Harris administration titled “Landscape Architects Design Vibrant, Resilient, and Just Communities for All – Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration.”
East Boston Existing Flood Risks – Credits: Stoss Landscape Urbanism
Blue Areas are currently at risk for 21”-36” of Sea Level Rise (SLR)
The report makes specific, actionable policy recommendations in four major areas:
Applying STEM-related design principles to protect communities.Addressing climate change through sustainable, resilient design.Supporting green community infrastructure solutions.Promoting racial, social, and environmental justice in design.
ASLA’s recommendations are supported by other organizations in the industry, including the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF).
Chicago Riverwalk – Sasaki and Ross Barney
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