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How Highways Are Destroying Landscapes (And How to Fix It)

Emanuela Morelli

Highways and railways aren't just roads—they're scars on the land. This video explores the hidden costs of our need for speed: fragmented habitats, polluted water, and lost cultural identity. But there's hope. Drawing from Emanuela Morelli's groundbreaking book, we uncover how landscape architecture can transform these concrete lines into living, breathing parts of the ecosystem. From the Bronx River Parkway to the Swiss Alps, discover the three pillars of design that turn infrastructure from enemy to ally. Watch to learn why your next road trip could be a journey through art and ecology, not just asphalt.