The Landscape Carbon Benchmarking Study: A Playbook for Practice and Policy

This webinar will introduce key insights from the Landscape Carbon Benchmarking Study - commissioned by the City of Toronto and prepared by DTAH - which establishes benchmarks for the carbon intensity of private urban development landscapes. By analyzing ten representative development sites in Toronto, the study quantified upfront emissions and sequestration, identified the most carbon-intensive assemblies, and demonstrated how alternative design decisions can meaningfully shift outcomes. The findings establish a reference point for both practitioners and policymakers, creating a shared framework for carbon-conscious design.

This webinar is offered through landADAPT:
A new continuing education program to promote building capacity through professional development opportunities for Canadian landscape architects, supported by Natural Resources Canada’s Climate Change Adaptation Program.