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Solutions to Urban Sprawl

There seems to be two ways in which to cope with the increasing urban population – to build up, and to build down. By the end of 2012 Milan will be home to the world’s first truly vertical urban...

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Best Street Trees

After having spent the last few hours researching the best trees to withstand pollution and remain relatively compact of habit for one of my clients, I thought it might be the kind of thing other...

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Frederick Law Olmsted

I’ve just stumbled across this rather enlightening video by Rebecca Messner, assistant editor to Urbanite Magazine, which explores the evolution of urban parks in America. Beginning with the...

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Martha Schwartz at The Garden Museum

Acclaimed US landscape architect and erstwhile Harvard lecturer, Martha Schwartz made a rare public appearance in the UK the other night at The Garden Museum. Her main topic for discussion which is...

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A Fresh take on Willow Sculpture

Finnish artist, Jaakko Pernu has been working in willow for some years, creating the most amazing sculptures. A childhood spent helping his father build boats put him in good stead for his future...

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Plantascrapers – Our Edible Future

Linkoping, Sweden will be the first city to house a vertical greenhouse, some 17 storeys high, sufficient to grow enough fruit and vegetables to feed the city. Scheduled to be up and running by the...

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Green Occupation in Beirut

The World Health Organisation recommends 12 square metres of green space per capita. Beirut has less than one, which prompted locals to spend Saturday in whatever little bit of green they can find (or...

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How does your garden grow?

I’ve just stumbled across the most amazing bijou artworks from The Pothole Gardener, artist, Steve Wheen. He takes guerilla gardening to a different level with these beautiful installations. He...

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Competition for London’s Very Own High Line

Not to be outdone by the Big Apple, London’s mayor, Boris Johnson finally sees sense and throws down the gauntlet for a High Line for London. The competition run in conjunction with the Landscape...

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Manhattan’s Low Line Gathers Momentum

New York’s Lower East Side may soon be home to The Low Line  – yes you guessed it and underground version of The highly successful High Line and a great way to utilise disused rail tracks. Sitting...

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