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Landscape architecture: the art of the earth

Though the stated goal of the Lower Don Lands project in waterfront Toronto may be to increase flood protection, its immediate appeal is much more aesthetic than practical. The revitalization project, led by New York-based architect Michael Van Valkenburgh, promises to establish a green oasis in an urban setting, something

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Celebrate Earth Day with the Yale Press

There are lots of great ways to celebrate Earth Day. Bike to work, recycle, or show off your green thumb and plant a tree, like our commander-in-chief. But, in our minds, there’s no better way to celebrate Mother Earth than learning more about her through a good book. When it

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