b'COMPLETE STREETSCreating effective alternative transportation modes,enhanced legislation coupled with the allocation of providing amenities within the right of way for publicappropriatefunding.transit, pedestrian and cycling movement;Landscape architects have a key role in the design of Becoming more inclusive to all economic categories,safer streets. They often lead multi-disciplinary teams to encouraging active living through walking and cycling asprovide comprehensive planning and design solutions to modes of transportation;address and balance the competing needs of pedestrians, Producing enhanced walkability scores, therebycyclists, vehicles and transit. Utilizing their public attracting new residents; and consultation skills, landscape architects can engage local Supporting new developments with improvedcitizens and special interest groups to propose appropriate environments for people. community-based solutions that create safer streets where people choose to live and work.HOW CAN ELECTED OFFICIALS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS HELP? Landscape architects design streets that can assist with The U.S. government recognized the need to invest in theirthe mitigation of weather-related impacts, providing roads and infrastructure and has approved significantsolutions to increase shade, improve human comfort and funding to make their streets feel safer. The Canadiansafety and implement innovative stormwater management federal, provincial and municipal governments must makesolutions. They can provide design solutions that are similar commitments in both policy and funding. Withinclusive for all users.upcoming elections, candidates and political parties should be positioning themselves as champions of creating safer,Times have changed, and the way we plan and design inclusive and more engaging streets. our streets must change to reflect our new uses and Municipal staff, together with their planning/design teamsincreasing demands. The time to reduce pedestrian and and consultants, provide brilliant design solutions forcyclist collisions and fatalities is now. By collaborating our streets. Their role is to provide a range of optionswith elected officials and the public, landscape architects for experts to consider and decide upon. However,can lead the way in making Canadian streets safer, more they can be leaders by supporting policies, planning,engaging and inclusive for pedestrians, cyclists, vehicles designs and operations that promote safety throughand transit services.Interested in beinginvolvedSAVE THE DATE with VIRTUAL Ground:ANNUAL LandscapeGENERAL ArchitectQuarterly?MEETING The OALA Editorial Board is looking for volunteers who can help out with APRIL 27, 2023 various tasks, such as research, and writing. Any level of commitment Watch OALA communications is appreciated.for the Notice of Meeting andregistration information. Fun, satisfying workand the best part, no need to attend meetings!To get involved, please e-mailmagazine@oala.ca18 2022/23 OALA SOURCE GUIDE'