Much of our focus at DeepRoot is on streetscapes, and as such we find it interesting to think about how these areas could change in the future. Our urban environments have evolved over the last 120 years from horses dominating our city streets to combustion engine vehicles. Now we see a new shift as autonomous… More
Those of us who are in environmental fields or simply have an affinity for backyard gardening are familiar with the benefits of being surrounded by nature. Now there is a great amount of research on the mental and physical benefits of spending intentional, mindful time outdoors, especially in forests. This concept of “forest bathing” or… More
“Arbor Day is not like other holidays. Each of those reposes on the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future.” – J. Sterling Morton Arbor Day originated not in the dense forests of our country, but rather in the grasslands of Nebraska. Before Nebraska had earned statehood and was still “The Nebraska Territory,” J. Sterling… More
Chances are if you are a regular reader of this blog, you have an interest in nature, science, or the outdoors. Maybe you are an avid gardener, birdwatcher, or hiker? Whatever your interests, you may be able to put your hobbies to use for the greater good. Citizen science, the act of everyday people contributing… More
In 2017 I authored a DeepRoot blog post that discussed tree equity and the disproportionate impact a lack of both tree canopy and access to green space has on poor and minority communities. Many people wondered what was being done to solve these issues and what individuals might do within their own communities to help… More
Winter is upon us, and with it comes snow in many parts of the country. After a decent snowfall the plows come out, and inadvertently begin to illustrate compelling ideas for both traffic calming and public space. Yes, you read that correctly! As plows clear the streets and ensure automotive traffic can get around safely,… More
When I signed up to help design and build a parklet for this year’s PARK(ing) Day event with my local American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) chapter, I knew it would be a lot of work – but had no idea just how intense the dozens of hours of work designing and then installing it… More
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