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Bay Friendly Principles

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Benefits of Sustainability

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Concepts of Landscape Design

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Decision Making

The Benefits of Sustainability

Something good for everyone

The beneficial effects of sustainable landscaping link one butterfly in a yard, to one house on a block, all the way up to an entire planet.

Almost anyone, with almost any set of priorities, can find a reason to go sustainable, be it:

Economic
Environmental
More free time
Beautification

There is an awesome universality to saving the world and leaving a better planet for future generations.

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Urban Forests = Cleaner, Cooler Air

Urban forests fight air pollution and the urban heat-island effect. See how cities can add millions of trees, while ensuring the trees themselves live long, healthy lives.

Building a Park Out of Waste

Reuse building demolition waste to create a beautiful new park. Learn how to maximize available resources and lower

Revitalizing Communities with Parks

Revitalize an under-served urban community with a new park. See how communities without green space can thrive when provided with valuable space for social interaction.

From Industrial Wasteland to Community Park

Turn a toxic industrial wasteland into a vibrant local park. See how damaged landscapes are restored through bioremediation and redesign.

Designing Neighborhoods for People and Wildlife

Transform your property into a real wildlife habitat. Learn how native plants and designed structures provide what nature needs.

Leveraging the Landscape to Manage Water

Green infrastructure systems effectively manage stormwater. See how green roofs, bioretention systems, and permeable

Energy Efficient Home Landscapes

Use the landscape to reduce the energy consumed by a typical suburban home. See how smart tree placement and green roofs and walls dramatically improve energy efficiency.

Designing for Active Living

Transform a car-centric community into one that enables active living. Learn how designing communities for walking, biking, and increased social interaction in open green spaces improves health.

The Edible City

Turn a conventional community into an edible city. Learn how to transform unproductive spaces into agricultural landscapes that help fight obesity and reduce food deserts.

Infrastructure for All

Transform transportation systems into multi-use infrastructure that serves everyone. Learn how communities can save money and improve the environment by redesigning their existing infrastructure.

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