In San Francisco, garden planters along sidewalks have stirred controversy, with some viewing them as efforts to deter the homeless. Critics label this as "hostile architecture," an approach to urban design aimed at excluding the homeless from certain areas. Supporters argue that the planters are
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) champions the role of landscape architecture in reinvigorating cities. The 2023 Professional General Design Honor Award went to "The Meadow at the Old Chicago Post Office" by Hoerr Schaudt. This project rejuvenated a classic urban icon with
