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The federal government has invested $20.7 million in the “Joe Louis Meets the Iron Belle: Connecting Communities in Detroit” project. The funding will enhance and expand the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership (JLGP) and Iron Belle Trail (IBT) in Detroit. The project aims to create a vibrant and accessible greenway for everyone to enjoy, with the City of Detroit partners, and the community working together to bring this vision to life. The Joe Louis Meets the Iron Belle project is one of three Michigan projects awarded grants from the #RAISE program, part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda. The greenway’s design prioritizes environmental sustainability. Landscaping efforts will create green spaces that support local biodiversity and offer urban oases for residents, with a focus on native plants and trees to enhance the area’s ecological health. Additionally, #stormwatermanagement systems will be implemented to reduce flooding risks and improve water quality. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/s4cWj Michigan Chronicle Leona Medley #sbndetroit #sustainablebusinessnetwork #sustainablebusinessnetworkdetroit #sustainablebusiness #sustainability #greenway #ironbelle #communityproject #sustainability #infrastructure #detroit #southeastmichigan #greenways #environmentaljustice #socialjustice #joeouis #raiseprogram #landscaping #stormwater

🌳🌱🌿 The Perth and Peel Urban Greening Strategy is currently under development! 🌳🌱🌿 The strategy aims to make the Perth and Peel region cooler, greener, and more resilient to climate change. By increasing tree canopy cover, creating green linkages, identifying priority areas for planting, and encouraging research and awareness of the benefits of urban greening, the strategy will guide government, local communities, and individuals in their greening efforts. The government has outlined its initial goals and plans, and the strategy is expected to be finalized by the end of 2024. 🌳🌱🌿 #Perth #Peel #UrbanGreening #ClimateChange #Sustainability

Thamesmead’s extraordinary landscape offers huge opportunities to improve health and wellbeing, increase biodiversity and mitigate the effects of climate change. We’ve been making the most of those opportunities across the town in recent years, thanks to our work with partners and communities. Together we’re reinvigorating and caring for a wealth of blue and green spaces, so people and nature can flourish. This work is part of our wider long-term plan to improve, grow and look after the town. We’ve a strong story to tell, which is why today we’re launching A Greener Thamesmead: The Story So Far. Inside you’ll find: • Our approach to landscape-led regeneration, focusing on our green infrastructure framework, Living in the Landscape • A timeline and links to key projects and programmes in different neighbourhoods • Facts and figures on our investment and impact • Reflections on what we’re achieving and learning, and a look to the future • Photos of reinvigorated spaces • A range of case studies. We hope you find the publication interesting and informative. To find out more about our work in Thamesmead, go to thamesmeadnow.org.uk Read A Greener Thamesmead: https://lnkd.in/ehts33eF #SustainablePeabody #MakingChoicesToday

Our latest update to mark the UK’s #NetZeroWeek features green space in the heart of Nottingham. More trees in towns and cities would reduce mean temperature by 0.4C, according to a recent Lancet Report 'Cooling cities through urban green infrastructure' https://orlo.uk/VZJf1 In the Broad Marsh area, we’re transforming the 20-acre site of a former shopping centre into a green space, boosting nature and supporting Nottingham City Council’s net zero targets. The 'Green Heart' project has adopted a nature-first design, proving a wildlife-rich, marshland at the heart of the city. Once completed, biodiversity in the area is predicted to increase by 400% with added benefits for the health and wellbeing of local communities and protection against future flood risks. https://orlo.uk/6rbe4 #NetZero #Decarbonisation #biodiversity #nature #BNG #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #SustainableConstruction #ClimateCrisis #CarbonReduction

Yesterday, Mayor Rilling and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency released a draft of the City of Norwalk’s first Sustainability and Resilience Plan (SRP). The SRP serves as a roadmap that builds on the City’s sustainability and climate resilience efforts while placing Norwalk on a fast track to becoming the greenest city in Connecticut. You can read the full press release by visiting https://lnkd.in/e8i3ikKF and can read the draft of the Sustainability and Resilience Plan by visiting https://lnkd.in/erftAunH The SRP was developed over the past year and identifies new ways the City can enhance climate resilience efforts while addressing critical gaps to effectively build a pipeline of viable sustainability projects at the City level. “I am determined to make Norwalk the greenest City in Connecticut,” said Mayor Rilling. “Addressing the threats of climate change cannot wait. It’s our responsibility to take a proactive approach by implementing the steps in this Sustainability and Resilience Plan on behalf of our children, grandchildren and future generations and that’s exactly what we’re doing.” In addition to furthering the City’s environmental justice initiatives, expanding the urban tree canopy, and employing more climate-friendly transit-oriented development projects, the SRP lays out a comprehensive roadmap to implement a longer-term, more comprehensive action plan to address the threats of climate change. Some key focus areas include making utilities climate-resilient, increasing the City’s administrative and operational capacity, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and expanding green infrastructure. “The Sustainability and Resilience Plan is a critical step for the City of Norwalk in achieving our goal of becoming the greenest city in Connecticut,” said Brian Bidolli, Executive Director of the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency. “By building on past plans and studies, we were able to identify gaps in previous planning efforts and address them with best practices and a portfolio of actionable projects”. #SustainabilityandResilencePlan #CityofNorwalk #GreenestCityinCT Brian Bidolli Katie Brennan O'Leary Marc Dillon

🌳 Dive into how Atlanta is preserving its natural beauty and historic landmarks on ATL Wire. This article explores the city's initiatives to protect green spaces, restore historic buildings, and promote sustainable urban development. Learn about the key projects, community involvement, and the impact these efforts have on maintaining Atlanta's unique charm. Discover how local organizations and government agencies are working together to ensure the city's greener, more resilient future. #Conservation #SustainableAtlanta 🌱 https://lnkd.in/dcm5xcu5

We are delighted to announce that we've been given the green light for our plans to build 10 #lowcarbon homes, predicted to achieve impressive A-rated EPCs in the sought-after Herefordshire village of Fownhope. Freeman Homes purchased the land with an existing outline planning consent and have obtained reserved matters approval for the proposals which significantly enhance environmental considerations for the properties and go above and beyond what is required by building regulations and legislation. All properties on the development which will be marketed under the development name, The Willows, will feature integrated, low-profile solar roof panels, air source heat pumps, battery packs to store generated energy and electric car charging points, enabling homeowners to save money on bills, and reduce household carbon emissions and reliance on the national grid. Ecology landscape planting, green open spaces and nesting boxes will create wildlife corridors, homes, and buffer zones, as well as boost the local environment’s biodiversity. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7FTi2YG #BuildingForABetterFuture #LowCarbonHomes #SustainableDevelopment

We commend the Planning Controls for Waterways program by the Department of Transport and Planning as a holistic approach to protecting the landscapes around waterways in Melbourne. We look forward to the implementation of significant landscape overlay planning controls that will result in well-integrated protection of the Werribee River and 13 other waterways in metropolitan Melbourne. Significant landscape overlay evaluates and controls infrastructure and other works that occur around waterways, thus resulting in the comprehensive protection of waterways. The explicit focus on ‘Protecting waterways so our wildlife can thrive’ is very encouraging, as waterways are the lifelines and vital corridors for biodiversity in an urban environment. Department of Transport and Planning Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action #cherrycreek #darebincreek #edgarscreek #gardinerscreek #jacksoncreek #koonungkoonungcreek #kororoitcreek #mooneepondscreek #plentyriver #steelecreek #stonycreek #werribeeriver #planning #planninglaw #urbanisation

How best can you protect bats when building new homes? We've updated our NHBC Foundation report - Biodiversity in new housing developments - with the latest guidance from the Bat Conversation Trust. Read it now - https://lnkd.in/ewaQeKzs #NHBCFoundation #ClimateChange #Construction #Housing

It's an exciting time in Newcastle's Urban Planning Landscape. As professionals in town planning and development approvals, it's crucial to stay abreast of regulatory changes that shape our projects and communities. The Newcastle Development Control Plan has undergone significant updates from 2012 to 2023, reflecting a progressive shift towards sustainability, accessibility, and biodiversity. Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship - The 2023 DCP introduces comprehensive stormwater management strategies, emphasising sustainable stormwater handling, including on-site detention and bioretention systems. This move ensures that developments contribute positively to water quality and reduce urban flooding risks, a critical step in addressing climate change impacts. Enhancing Accessibility through Liveable Housing Standards - A noteworthy update is the adoption of Liveable Housing Australia (LHA) standards, requiring new developments to include dwellings that meet specific accessibility criteria. This initiative guarantees that at least 20% of dwellings in larger developments achieve Platinum Level LHA standards, making our community more inclusive and accommodating for all residents. Biodiversity and Vegetation Management - The updated DCP prioritises the protection of biodiversity and urban green spaces. It includes measures to protect high environmental value lands, manage vegetation clearing responsibly, and enhance the urban forest. These changes underscore Newcastle's commitment to preserving its natural heritage and fostering green infrastructure. Looking forward, these updates signal a robust move towards creating a more sustainable, accessible, and environmentally friendly Newcastle. It's an exciting time for developers, planners, and community members, as these changes promise to enrich our city's landscape and the quality of life for its residents. #UrbanPlanning #TownPlanning #Sustainability #Accessibility #Biodiversity #CommunityDevelopment #LHA #Approved #Newcastle