Park Systems & Design Documents

High Performance Landscape Guidelines: 21st Century Parks for NYC

High Performance Landscape Guidelines: 21st Century Parks for NYC sets a groundbreaking standard for sustainable park design and management in urban environments. Developed collaboratively by the Design Trust for Public Space and NYC Parks, this comprehensive manual redefines what it means to create high-performing landscapes — spaces that are ecologically resilient, socially inclusive, and operationally...

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Public-Private Collaboration to Accelerate Sustainable Urban Development – A Guide for Global South Cities

This comprehensive guide explores how cities in the Global South can harness the power of public-private partnerships (PPPs) to accelerate sustainable urban transformation. Developed by GEF, UrbanShift, and C40 Cities, the publication provides a roadmap for local governments and private stakeholders to work together in addressing critical challenges such as climate resilience, equitable infrastructure, and...

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Park Systems & Design - Forum on Therapeutic Garden Design – 2nd Edition

Forum on Therapeutic Garden Design – 2nd Edition

Forum on Therapeutic Garden Design – 2nd Edition brings together the expertise of designers, health professionals, and researchers to explore how landscapes can actively support human healing and well-being. Published by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and The ASLA Fund, this edition builds upon years of interdisciplinary collaboration to define evidence-based principles for...

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Park Systems & Design - Guide for Cities

Guide for Cities

Guide for Cities offers a forward-thinking framework for promoting cultural heritage through digital media within the context of South-South and triangular cooperation.

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Park Systems & Design - Understanding Infrastructure Interdependencies in Cities

Understanding Infrastructure Interdependencies in Cities

The report highlights how the increasing interconnection of infrastructure brings both opportunities and vulnerabilities for cities facing climate change, population growth, and resource pressures.

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World Urban Parks