Iowa State University landscape architecture students are involved in what could one day be the longest wildlife bridge in the world: a proposed multi-use bison crossing and public viewing area over the Mississippi River.
Tag: Landscape Architecture
Study: Environmental risks exacerbated for vulnerable populations in small towns
A new study of small Iowa towns found that vulnerable populations within those communities face significantly more public health risks than statewide averages.
Trees, plants and soil could help cities cut their carbon footprints — when used smartly
Carbon footprint declarations are used in construction to ease product selection for low carbon building, but these standards don’t yet exist for green elements like soil, bushes and plants. A new study led by Aalto University is the first to map out how green infrastructure can be a resource for cities on the path to carbon neutrality.
Iowa State, city of Ames partner to reduce nutrient runoff, improve recreation
A partnership with the city of Ames is giving Iowa State University students an opportunity to propose the redesign of an area of the city with the goals of reducing nutrient runoff and improving recreation.