Creating sustainable
landscapes
Environmental Development and Ecological Landscaping Services
Assessing Urban Forest Effects and Values
USDA Forest Service researchers, with help from WRD, surveyed and analyzed Chicago's urban forest to determine its environmental benefits – ReportDownload the file [PDF 1.7 mb]
Designing and Implementing Urban Habitat: Enhancing the Living River
Challenges, solutions and examples in creating plant and animal habitat along the Chicago River – Presentation for Friends of the Chicago River's Chicago River SummitDownload the file [PDF 13.5 mb]
Michigan Avenue Fish Hotel: A Model for Urban Habitat
Issues of urban habitat restoration and water quality as demonstrated by an innovative fish habitat on the Chicago River in downtown Chicago – Presentation for the Chicago Architecture FoundationDownload the file [PDF 11.6 mb]
Conserving Water – A Precious Resource
Case studies, cost benefits and funding considerations of water-conserving buildings and landscapes – Presentation with Serena Sturm Architects for the Illinois Association of Park Districts and the Illinois Park & Recreation Association annual conferenceDownload the file [PDF 14.7 mb]
Following Nature’s Lead: A New Look at Stormwater Management
An eco-friendly and cost-effective approach to stormwater management that combines new and traditional technologies – Feature article in Illinois Parks & Recreation magazineDownload the file [PDF 1 mb]
Where Trees and Sustainability Meet
A look at sustainability and stormwater issues, and the role trees play in the solution – Presentation for the Indiana Arborist AssociationDownload the file [PDF 5.2 mb]
Native Landscape Know-How: The Why and How of Native Plants in Your Garden
The benefits of using native plants, sample species and resources for getting started - Presentation for GreenNetDownload the file [PDF 4 mb]