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Alongside Momentum, LAND developed a study at the request of the Yukon Government for Rabbit’s Foot Canyon, part of the Whitehorse corridor and a key component of the broader Alaska Highway Multi-use Trail Masterplan. This proposal aims not only to improve safety and connectivity across the corridor but also to enhance economic development and tourism opportunities for the territory, aligning with a strategic vision that integrates ecological, social, and cultural values.

This vision transcends infrastructure rehabilitation by proposing a holistic, multi-dimensional approach that fosters coexistence, resilience, and experience within the landscape. This means supporting wildlife movement and biodiversity, enhancing ecosystem resilience especially regarding water systems, and enriching human interaction through accessibility and valorization of the local unique assets.

These include the cultural and natural heritage of the Chasàn Chùa Park, which is vital for the project’s long-term sustainability. By recognizing and respecting this legacy through collaborative governance with Indigenous communities, traditional knowledge will be actively integrated into the development process.

The YZD Responsible Development Framework is the guiding document for managing environmental and social impact at YZD, an ambitious project of Northcrest Developments aimed at transforming the former Downsview Airport Lands, including hangars, runway and the surrounding areas into a dynamic, climate-resilient community hub. Spanning 370 acres, this redevelopment aims to align with Toronto’s 2040 Net Zero Carbon Plan and higher levels of the Toronto Green Standards, setting new perspectives for sustainable urban development. LAND Canada and LAND Research Lab GmbH provided key expertise in sustainability consultancy.

Aeral view of YZD Downsview airport

La Promenade Fleuve is the answer to the ideation competition launched by the Quebec government to imagine the redevelopment of phase 4 of the Saint-Laurent River, with particular regard to the green and blue infrastructure of the area.

The design of McGill College Avenue proposes a new participatory spatial configuration with specific biotopes for humans and nature. McGill College Avenue is envisioned as a new plaza ecosystem that connects users through a new pedestrianisation inspired by the Avenue du Campus Universitaire.

Corridor de Biodiversité  is a masterplan that introduces vibrant habitats—forests, wetlands, and more—into the urban monotony. The project launched in Saint-Laurent with the Bureau du Design de la Ville de Montréal, aimed at boosting biodiversity through a seamless integration of green, blue, and social infrastructures. This venture takes a comprehensive approach, spanning neighbourhood to territorial scales, to mend the fragmented natural and human landscapes of urban environments.

The project was awarded the National Urban Design Awards 2020 for Sustainable Development, Canada and won the Awards of Excellence in the “Planning and Analysis” category by the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects (CSLA/AAPC) in 2021.

The project, located in the Quartier des spectacles in Montréal, aims to enrich the cultural district with a new landscape identity providing an ecological service for the city centre.