Welcome to your July update! In this month's roundup, we explore projects ranging from macro-scale regional masterplans to mature vertical urban sanctuaries. Discover how progressive design integrates natural systems to cultivate resilient, living environments.

Inside this edition:

• Explore the landscape-led design of Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, which is transforming heavy infrastructure into green public sanctuaries.
• Discover how early planning enabled 1,500 kg trees to thrive amid harsh coastal winds and dense urban architecture in Mumbai’s Sky Garden.
• The official call for the IFLA Asia-Pacific Region Landscape Architecture Awards 2026 will launch soon, so watch this space.
• Registration is now open for the IFLA World Congress 2026 in Hong Kong, exploring the theme “Liminal Landscapes”.
• Catch up on the latest IFLA APR Talk & Share session, moderated by NZILA President Ralph Johns.

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