Category: Landscape Architecture

Previous attempts by the landowner to install park equipment at the beautiful site have been described as “criminal”, “predatory” and “invasive”. An application by Birmingham-based Initial Parking Ltd to install a payment machine and ANPR camera on a pole in West Portholland car park Cornwall on behalf of landowner Caerhays Estate was rejected by Cornwall… Continue reading Payment machine and ANPR camera in car park in Cornwall

Iceland is known for its use of geothermal energy and its strong commitment to renewable resources. This project involves the design of a state-of-the-art renewable energy research center in Reykjavik. The center will serve as a hub for scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs dedicated to advancing renewable energy technologies and fostering an environment of collaboration and… Continue reading Renewable Energy Research Center in Iceland

President Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office is expected to transform U.S. immigration policy. Many of these changes will impact U.S. employers, including those whose employees do not have work visas. Here are the top five areas where we expect major changes to impact employers and how to prepare for them. 1. Increased enforcement… Continue reading The five most important changes expected in the immigration landscape during Trump's new term | Troutman Pepper Locke

While the snow-capped peaks attract adventure seekers, ski tourism faces a difficult reality as global warming poses a significant threat. As temperatures rise, many once reliably snow-covered slopes are becoming increasingly unpredictable, shortening the ski season and presenting ski resorts with challenges in maintaining operations. The effect is not just limited to the fun of… Continue reading All the ways ski tourism is shifting to more sustainable practices

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As the climate crisis accelerates, the urgent transition to renewable energy sources is at the forefront of global sustainability efforts. However, a new study by Ms. Kylee Fleckenstein, published in PeerJ Life & Environment, highlights a critical challenge in balancing renewable energy development with biodiversity protection in the arid southwestern United States. The research, titled… Continue reading Research shows solar sites overlap critical habitats in the Southwest

Experienced gardeners can be an invaluable resource. It's good that many new green thumbs ask these comrades for advice. There are countless communities on Reddit where such conversations started by DIYers are routine. “Building a farmhouse-style garden,” one such poster wrote in r/gardening. “Should I use weed substance?” They said they were almost finished resetting… Continue reading Gardener warned after posting questionable landscaping plan: 'You'll regret using it'

This proceedings contains selected papers from the 33rd Conference of the International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT), held in Porto, Portugal, July 8-11, 2024. It is the second volume of a three-volume series of conference proceedings focusing on technologies for a sustainable future. The book examines the challenges and opportunities in today's social and… Continue reading Human-centered technology management for a sustainable future

City staff released the final three chapters of Evanston's proposed new zoning code on New Year's Eve afternoon. The release comes just over a week before the Land Use Commission reconvenes to discuss the draft comprehensive plan and three weeks before the LUC is scheduled to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance. The chapters released Tuesday… Continue reading The city presents the rest of the new zoning regulations

Rachel Reeves' farm tax will “radically change” our favorite countryside in Britain as big corporations exempt from inheritance tax buy up swathes of the land, a rural MP has warned. This came after the Chancellor hit previously exempt farmers with a 20 per cent inheritance tax on assets over £1 million, threatening the existence of… Continue reading Reeves' farm tax will “radically change” our favorite landscapes in Britain as “big corporations” move in, MP warns