SITES (Sustainable Sites Initiative)

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) is a program that encourages the design and development of outdoor spaces—like parks, gardens, and campuses—that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient. It provides guidelines and certification standards to promote practices that minimize environmental impact, conserve water, improve soil health, support biodiversity, and reduce carbon footprints. Essentially, SITES helps create beautiful, functional landscapes that are sustainable over the long term, benefiting both people and the planet.