Design

To implement good design methods, think like a professional.

When I meet people for the first time, the conversation generally goes: “So, what do you do for a living?” “I’m a landscape architect!” “Great! My backyard desperately needs help!”

Urbanization has long been associated with increased levels of mental illness. However, Stanford University recently found accessible, natural areas may be the key to helping sustain positive mental health for the 50 percent of the U.S. population now living in urban areas.

For one month, whenever I rode on an elevator, I made myself verbally engage with other riders – strangers.

Navigating a city as a young, able-bodied individual can be physically tough and mentally confusing. For the elderly, it can be nearly impossible at times.

As more than one-third of children and adolescents are overweight or obese, designers and planners are tasked with creating walkable, safe environments that are accessible for even our youngest walkers.