as one of mankind\u2019s most critical environmental issues, the impacts of climate change are often felt most intensely at the local level. while the effects of excess heat and increasingly intense rain events can be daunting, there is rising recognition that recreational spaces, such as parks, can be part of the solution. by cleaning urban air, providing shade, and absorbing excess moisture, parks can ease the effects of climate change on the greater community.<\/p>\n
more and more, the designers with snyder & associates are being asked to create sustainable projects that can mitigate the impacts produced by the changing climate. listen in as landscape architects tim west, pla,<\/a> clay schneckloth, pla<\/a>, and andy meessmann, pla<\/a> share the park and recreation design strategies they use to address climate change challenges.<\/p>\n <\/p>\npodcast agenda<\/h3>\n
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