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Designed Landscapes Are Surprisingly Carbon Intensive (And They Don’t Have to Be)

Urban landscapes often include plenty of hardscape made with materials that can have significant carbon footprints.

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Outdoor Amenities Resource: 25+ Guides to Designing Better Outdoor Amenities

METROPOLIS gathers tools, guides, and manuals to help landscape architects, architects, and interior designers leverage the holistic benefits of outdoor amenities.

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Why Product Performance and Maintenance Are Vital for Outdoor Amenities

This section of the METROPOLIS Design for Equity Primer offers resources to help you promote fairness and justice within your firm.

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How to Improve the Function and Experience of Outdoor Amenities

This section of the METROPOLIS Outdoor Amenities Resource offers tools, guides, and manuals to help you improve the function and experience of outdoor amenities.

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How Outdoor Amenities Can Incorporate Both Biophilia and Biodiversity 

This section of the METROPOLIS Outdoor Amenities Resource offers tools, guides, and manuals to help you incorporate biophilia and biodiversity into outdoor amenities.

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How Outdoor Amenities Can Help With Climate Action and Resilience 

This section of the METROPOLIS Outdoor Amenities Resource provides resources and tools that deal with resilience, climate adaptation, and decarbonization.