"Nature-based solutions such as rain gardens, bioswales, and green roofs effectively manage stormwater. These features can be constructed for 5-30 percent less and maintained for 25 percent less than conventional gray infrastructure." "Every dollar invested in ecosystem restoration returns $5 to $28 in benefits, depending on the ecosystem." "Urban trees provide approximately $88 billion (US$ 2024) in carbon sequestration annually." "Every dollar invested in parks and green space can generate between $4 and $11, due to increased tourism, improved property values, and enhanced community health." Explore these exciting findings and more in the ASLA Fund's new brief Landscape Architecture: Maximizing the Economic Benefits of Nature-based Solutions Through Design. The research was developed by Dr. Jennifer Egan, PhD, PG, with the University of Maryland Environmental Finance Center. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/4en2ba8