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Design Toolkit

Learn how to increase carbon sequestration and reduce carbon footprints from fifty tips and tricks in the Climate Positive Design Toolkit.

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Case Studies

See specific implementable strategies that show how project case studies from CMG Landscape Architecture meet the Challenge Targets.

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Data Report

All you need to know about the metrics behind the tool, how it works, further research needed, and how the Climate Positive Design Challenge was established.

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Additional Resources

Gain climate change insight and guidance from leading organizations including the Architecture 2030, ASLA, CSLA, IFLA, and LAF.

Best Practices for Low Carbon Resilience
Adaptation to Climate Change (ACT)
Low Carbon Resilience: Best Practices for Professionals
Adaptation to Climate Change (ACT)
Countdown on Cardon - A Mandate for the Design Profession
American Institute of Architects
Climate Action Resources
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Climate Action Now - A Landscape Architect’s Guide to Climate Advocacy
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Recommendations for the Biden-Harris Administration
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Smart Policies for a Changing Climate
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Guide to Mitigation & Adaptation
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
Guide to Resilient Design
American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
COP26 Communique
Architecture 2030
Architecture 2030
Architecture 2030
2030 Palette
Architecture 2030
Carbon Smart Materials Palette
Architecture 2030
Climate Positive Design Resources
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)
Climate Positive Design Position Statement
Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA)
Landscape Design for Carbon Sequestration - Presentation
Deanna Lynn, 2020 University of Oregon MLA Graduate
Landscape Design for Carbon Sequestration - Thesis
Deanna Lynn, 2020 University of Oregon MLA Graduate
Adaptation Primers
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA)
IFLA Climate Action Commitment
International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
Global Accord - Adaptation for a Changing World
International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)
Landscape Performance Series
Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF)
Landscape for 2030
Landscape Institute
Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan
Landscape Institute
Built for the Environment Report
Royal Institute of British Architects
Sample City Standards - Toronto Green Standard V4 (p.11)
Toronto City Council
Sample Project RFP Language - Richmond Street Park (p.13)
Toronto City Council