Land Lines July 2021
Urban Abundance
An Aerial Survey of Metro Boston Reveals a Regional Food System on the Rise
From freight farms tucked under interstates to community gardens in vacant lots, new models of regional agriculture are increasingly visible in the metro area around Boston, Massachusetts.
Bridging the Divide
Why Integrating Land and Water Planning Is Critical to a Sustainable Future
In the face of drought, floods, and population growth, planners and water managers are emerging from their traditional silos—and finding ways to support sustainable growth while protecting resources.
In this issue, aerial photographer Alex MacLean documents the growth of urban agriculture, we explore the critical connections between urban planning and water management, and we report on the electric transit revolution underway in Latin America.