Feature image: A community garden sits at the center of the SITES Silver Beech Bluff County Park in Willow Spring, North Carolina. Photo credit: Art Howard Photography.
This article was published in full on USGBC+ on Nov. 24, 2025, as "SITES-certified Beech Bluff County Park revitalizes rural Wake County." Read the full article.
Feature image: The SITES-certified Pete V. Domenici U.S. Courthouse Sustainable Landscape Renovation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Photo credit: Robert Reck.
KX-FOREST KARUIZAWA－Kajima’s corporate resort in Izuminosato, Karuizawa－, a wellness retreat located in Izuminosato, Karuizawa, Japan, is set on a company-owned site that preserves a rich natural environment. Villa-style accommodations are thoughtfully arranged to blend seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, creating a serene and high-quality resort space nestled within a tranquil forest.
The Sylvia H. Rambo United States Courthouse project is located in Harrisburg, PA, managed by the United States General Services Administration (GSA). Immediately prior to construction of the project, the existing conditions of the land included a surface level, paved parking lot with no buildings, wetlands, or VSPZs on site. Design decisions around landscape, programmatic, and functional needs of the site were largely informed by the project goals: Connect to community context, manage rainfall on site, maximize and restore landscape, and take advantage of the sloping site.
Feature image photo credit: Seth Winkler. Interpretive landscape art illustrates the extensive root systems of native plants, emphasizing their role in promoting drought resilience and improving rainwater infiltration.
Gran Parque Condesa is a sustainably designed urban park located in Juárez, Nuevo León, Mexico. Developed by Terra Regia, it serves as a central amenity within the larger Valle Condesa macro project a residential development recognized with the prestigious America Property Award 2024–2025 in the “Mixed-Use Development” category. The park integrates green infrastructure and public spaces to elevate the quality of life for residents. Learn more in their case study.
The SITES Silver certified Mandai Wildlife West and Bird Paradise are part of an ambitious project which will see the precinct transform into an exciting for our guests to enjoy and connect with nature. Mandai Wildlife West serves as the gateway to Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia. It features a landscaped deck connecting visitors seamlessly between the two wildlife parks.
Victoria Ward Park Makai is an innovative example of how formerly impervious, previously developed land can be transformed into a community benefit and a beacon for health, culture, and sustainability. As the first SITES-certified park in the State of Hawaii, the park restores native flora and fauna, invites and encourages community connection, and showcases resilient landscape design in the heart of urban Honolulu. Check out this short documentary on the park.
The SITES-certified Swaner Ecocenter in Park City, Utah. Photo credit: © Rob Holman.
The SITES Gold Ditch Water Discovery Center, known as "THE DITCH," exemplifies sustainable development and offers hands-on experience in water conservation and ecological education. Located within a densely developed commercial corridor, the center functions as a natural sanctuary, featuring restored prairie and riparian habitats that demonstrate the resilience of native ecosystems in urban environments.