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2011 thru 2015

Cities Alive: Rethinking Green Infrastructure


“The ideas being developed in Cities Alive seek to capture not only the beauty of nature but also the sustainability of balanced ecosystems. Cities Alive provides an important opportunity for ecosystem specialists to work closely with landscape professionals to optimise how we build for our future,” stated the Royal Botanic Gardens’ Monique Simmonds, OBE.

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Pipes to Parks: Creating Greenspaces with Rainwater in Atlanta, Georgia


“The topic redefines how decision makers approach community planning, and is especially relevant with the record amount of rainfall Atlanta is experiencing this year; the existing infrastructure has been overstressed and there is a great opportunity to leverage green infrastructure for improvements in city parks,” says Walt Ray.

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An Unexpected Renaissance: River of Hope in the Bronx


“The clash of industry and nature is also one of those peculiarly urban, weirdly beautiful, hypnotic vistas, and it makes the passage upriver more magical, as the factories and concertina wire give way to weedy bluffs” writes Michael Kimmelman.

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How Green Does Your Garden Grow?


“With the findings of this report in mind, the Royal Horticultural Society will continue to work closely with gardeners, horticultural trade and horticultural researchers to minimise potential negative impacts and ensure that gardeners get the most out of their gardens without ‘costing the Earth’,” stated Dr. Tijana Blanusa.

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