Smart Cities Dive Features Article from LaBella Environmental Senior Technical Advisor Daniel Walsh
“Cities are throwing away millions. Soil banking offers a better way.”
Cities need clean soil. From large-scale flood protection and infrastructure projects to community gardens and private development, clean soil is essential—and cities are paying a premium for it.
At the same time, construction projects in urban areas are moving soil out of cities—also at a price.
With thoughtful planning, soil banking can transform this costly, linear process into a more sustainable, circular economy.
LaBella Environmental Senior Technical Advisor Daniel Walsh, Ph.D., recently explored this topic in an article titled “Cities are throwing away millions. Soil banking offers a better way.” Featured in Smart Cities Dive, a publication providing in-depth journalism and insight into the most impactful news and trends shaping cities and municipalities, the article highlights:
- The benefits of soil banking
- Lessons from New York City’s Clean Soil Bank program
- How to build a soil bank
Thank you to Smart Cities Dive for featuring Dan’s article and helping inspire communities to consider a more sustainable approach to soil management.