Each month in 2023, USGBC will share a handpicked education course about a specific aspect of green building that will be free for that month only. For the month of March, take advantage of a free course sharing tips on LEED certification reviews.

Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience

1 CE credit | Intermediate level | Created by USGBC for Greenbuild 2022 | Webinar format

Cities are increasingly prioritizing landscapes and outdoor spaces as opportunities to address multiple societal needs and create value in their communities. Cities such as San Francisco, Austin and Atlanta are embracing sustainable landscape design and integrating nature back into cities to ensure social and ecological resilience in the era of climate change.

Rating systems are used as tools to by these cities to inspire research and projects that promote targeted, nature-based design interventions and green infrastructure that can substantially mitigate the heat island effect—while also addressing historic inequities such as energy burdens, frontline community health concerns and food deserts. Hear from a panel of city officials and landscape designers as they highlight transformational parks and trails in multiple cities across the United States. This session was originally recorded on Nov. 3, 2022 at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo.

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Learn about equity and resilience

Free education course in March: How nature can advance equity and resilience