Salem's trash will go to a landfill starting at the end of the year as the Brooks incinerator, which has long disposed of Marion County's trash, closes. However, the long-term future of waste disposal in the area is uncertain as the Coffin Butte landfill is nearing capacity and Apple Tree Holdings, an Oregon company that… Continue reading The closure of the Brooks incinerator sparks a discussion Saturday about the future of waste in Salem
Category: Landscape Architecture
Kaziranga to Munnar, beautiful eco-tourist hotspots of India
As the world moves towards sustainability, the Ministry of Tourism is giving us a chance to rediscover India from the perspective of ecotourism. With the National Strategy for Ecotourism and the revised Swadesh Darshan 2.0 program, the government proposes a thoughtful path to make India a global ecotourism destination. From country-specific rankings to sustainable destination… Continue reading Kaziranga to Munnar, beautiful eco-tourist hotspots of India
The City of Lake Wales receives the prestigious Tree City USA award.
Robert Connors Lake Wales' official gardener, Kevin Polk, leads a team of parks staff who continually beautify the city with hundreds of new trees and thousands of shrubs. The City of Lake Wales has received the Tree City USA designation, joining a list of more than 160 Florida communities that have received this designation from… Continue reading The City of Lake Wales receives the prestigious Tree City USA award.
Electric vehicle charging stations: sustainability partners
The Hawai'i Department of Transportation (HDOT) has partnered with Sustainability Partners to open a new electric vehicle charging station at Aloha Tower Marketplace on O'ahu. This station is the second to be funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program and represents an important step in expanding Hawaii's sustainable transportation infrastructure. The electric vehicle charging… Continue reading Electric vehicle charging stations: sustainability partners
Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation begins master plan process
The Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation Department is launching Advance TXK Parks, a master planning initiative focused on the future development of parks, trails and amenities in Texarkana, Texas. Advance TXK Parks includes three public meetings held on the following dates: Wednesday, September 4, 2024, 6:30 p.mThursday, December 5, 2024, 6:30 p.mTuesday, February 11, 2025,… Continue reading Texarkana, Texas Parks and Recreation begins master plan process
Greenway Landscape Design & Build helps transform San Diego's outdoor spaces – San Diego Union-Tribune
In the heart of northern San Diego County, Greenway Landscape Design & Build has become a trusted name for creating outdoor spaces for residents throughout the region, company leaders say. With over 30 years of experience designing high-quality residential landscapes and a passion for sustainable outdoor living spaces, Greenway continues to set the standard for… Continue reading Greenway Landscape Design & Build helps transform San Diego's outdoor spaces – San Diego Union-Tribune
Construction begins on the Bowtie Parcel wetland park
Construction of a project has begun Reintroducing the LA River Wetlands in the Bowtie Parcel in Glassell Parkreported The Eastsider. The wetland demonstration project, which will be located on the northernmost 3.4 acres of Taylor Yard, requires the remediation of the former rail yard's soil, which will then be converted into green space to provide… Continue reading Construction begins on the Bowtie Parcel wetland park