Mark VanderSchaaf explores biodiversity strategies and suggests a new word to refer to these regions, biometropolis.

Mark VanderSchaaf unpacks some of the United States’ national-level biodiversity efforts.

Mark VanderSchaaf unpacks international efforts to celebrate and protect biodiversity and the USA’s noted absence from many.

Mark VanderSchaaf outlines the history of the term biodiversity and how it now exercises influence on future urban planning.

Mark VanderSchaaf discusses both good news and challenges associated with LA’s housing crisis.

A new report by Mark VanderSchaaf provides a framework for LA County’s work on pressing water sustainability issues and the role of regional agencies in support of these goals.

Mark VanderSchaaf discusses exciting new developments in advanced water recycling in LA County and beyond.

Mark VanderSchaaf discusses revolutionary approaches to water management called One Water.

Regional planner Mark VanderSchaaf discusses the tension between urban development and natural resource conservation.

Mark VanderSchaaf talks about the differences between “strong” and “weak” sustainability.