In People Behind the Plans episode 36, Courtney talks with Partner and Design Principal at Danish urban design and landscape architecture firm SLARasmus Astrup. Rasmus and Courtney discuss the importance of biodiversity and nature-based solutions to address the needs of cities to mitigate against the effects of climate change and specific issues like extreme urban heat. They also explore the significance of local knowledge and expertise when taking on projects, as well as how to deal with the disproportionate impacts on more vulnerable populations.

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People Behind the Plans: Fighting Climate Change in Cities With Biodiversity and Nature-Based Design

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