As a result of ongoing sea level rise and an increase in extreme storm events, coastal resilience — or the ability of communities to recover after hazardous coastal events — is now a national priority. Here are a few examples of how the National Ocean Service improves resilience by providing science-based solutions, funding, and training.

Globally, as we navigate record-breaking heat and unprecedented flood and fire seasons, climate action is top-of-mind. A new exhibition from TMU’s School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP) and University of Toronto’s Centre for Landscape Research is exploring how city parks are valuable tools for climate action and social engagement.

As part of the Professional Horticulture Program, nine students at Longwood Gardens have been asked to design, create, and maintain three garden designs based on the scheme of change and adaptation.

The impacts of climate change are being felt across the globe, especially in coastal areas. According to a physical climate risk study by XDI Cross Dependency Initiative, 40 of the top 50 most at-risk states and provinces will be in China, the United States or India by 2050.

Choosing plants that are adapted to heat stress can save you from worrying when the temperatures get too high. Native warm season grasses are great ornamentals, have ecological benefits and are heat tolerant. These grasses attract pollinators, provide food and shelter for wildlife, mitigate stormwater and stabilize the soil to reduce erosion. Adding native grasses to your garden could provide valuable benefits and beautiful sights to your space!

Annual winter maintenance prepares these grasses for new spring growth with no need for cutting back. Learn how to prune muhly in this article from Fine Gardening.

Check out these expert gardener's suggestions for the best low-maintenance plants for your front yard. Simply plant them and forget about them, then let the compliments roll in. Don't worry, your secret is safe with us!

Meadowscaping uses native plants and grasses to replace a standard lawn with a gorgeous, meadow-like landscape. See how you can turn your yard into a gorgeous, low-maintenance outdoor space by utilizing meadowscaping in the article from Real Simple.

Chris Hardy, ASLA, is senior associate at Sasaki and founder of Carbon Conscience. He is Co-chair of the ASLA Climate Action Committee Subcommittee on Carbon Drawdown and Biodiversity. He recently launched a fully revamped version of Carbon Conscience. In this interview with The Dirt, Hardy talks about the platform, what it does, and how can it be used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration.

As rains get heavier and more frequent, flooding, especially in cities, is becoming a serious problem. The traditional way of managing stormwater has been to quickly get it off the road and into the storm sewer system to be sent downstream, said Lauren McPhillips, Assistant Professor of civil and environmental engineering and of agricultural and biological engineering at Penn State. “With the stormwater out of sight, the problem was out of mind.” However, whisking the water away increases risks of extreme flooding downstream.

McPhillips and her team of Penn State researchers are exploring how green stormwater infrastructure measures can be used to manage severe urban flooding and pollution.

Summers are getting hotter as greenhouse gas emissions trap heat in the atmosphere-a problem that's impacting how millions of people enjoy the outdoors during the warmest months of the year, according to one NC State expert.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities launches a new and comprehensive policy guide for green roofs and green walls. This highly anticipated guide builds upon the previous edition released in 2019 and aims to provide essential information for professionals, policy makers, and advocates seeking to establish or update green roof and wall policies and programs across North America.

"This new report demonstrates that an increasing number of governments are implementing policies and programs to implement green roofs and walls to manage stormwater and adapt to extreme weather", said Steven Peck, GRP, Founder and President, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities.  

Motivated by the desire to activate the metered parking space as a site for creative experimentation, political and cultural expression, and unscripted social interaction, Rebar offers PARK(ing) Day as a prototype for open-source urban design, accessible to all. In response, thousands of people around the globe—working independently of Rebar but guided by common core principles—have created hundreds of “PARK” installations and formed an annual international event.

Park(ing) Day 2023 is Friday, September 15. The focus of this year's Park(ing) Day, which is now in its 17th year, is pollinators. Birds, bats, bees, butterflies, and other insects need our help more than ever. Use your Park(ing) Day space to educate the public. Show them how landscape architects create healthy places for an important pollinator in your community.