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Using Landscape Architecture to Help Shape the Lives of Young Children

We may not always realize it, but the outdoor spaces where we spend time daily help shape our lives and support our well-being. The spaces where we live, work, and … Read more

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We may not always realize it, but the outdoor spaces where we spend time daily help shape our lives and support our well-being. The spaces where we live, work, and play help to keep us active, safe, cool, healthy, and connected. From the gardens where we relax, to the parks where we play, even the greenways we walk or ride through each day, these spaces are a central part of everyday life. The field of landscape architecture stands at the intersection of art, environment, architecture, engineering, and sociology, bringing together best practices to design outdoor environments that benefit people, their communities, and the planet.