27.01.2025
Pickering to be transferred into Rouge National Urban Park
We are beyond thrilled to share that the Government of Canada today announced the transfer of the Pickering Lands into an Expanded Rouge National Urban Park.
The amazing result of 50 years of public advocacy from indigenous groups and local communities, the transfer will create 114 square kilometers of coherent national parklands – and the largest urban park in North America.
“This initiative has the potential to be a global example of balancing farmland, nature, and rural development. Some of the former farmland will be restored to natural landscapes around the area’s ravines, with only minor development in areas where existing infrastructure is already present. It’s all about showing respect for the land.”
— Rasmus Astrup, Design Principal & Senior Partner
A big congratulations to the thousands of people who have worked for decades to make this dream come true. And thanks to our broad coalition of partners with whom we have been so lucky to collaborate on crafting the shared vision for this new, amazing national park for all.
Read more about our Shared Vision for The Rouge National Urban Park here.
24.06.2025
Development plan for Odense Inner Harbor politically approved
We are very happy to share that Team SLA/Vandkunsten’s district development plan for Odense Inner Harbor – set to become Denmark’s lushest harbor – has been approved by the City of Odense.
10.06.2025
SLA creates 104 new neighbourhood parks in Abu Dhabi
We are happy to share that we have completed one of the largest urban greening projects to date in the UAE: 104 new neighbourhood parks across Abu Dhabi, designed to improve health, biodiversity, and the everyday quality of life for all Abu Dhabi’s residents.
01.06.2025
SLA and GHD win major design project for Ookwemin Minising
We are incredibly excited to share that we – together with our partner GHD – have won the assignment as prime consultant for Ookwemin Minising: Toronto’s new 39.6-hectare island neighborhood planned for more than 15,000 residents!