Description

Civic leaders are leveraging opportunities within their cities through the act of “design.” Understanding that the city is a landscape, enlightened mayors are turning to landscape architects for urban refurbishment. This session focuses on national experiences and the arc of one mayor in particular.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what motivates local leaders, and what mayors can do to improve the quality of the built environment and advance green design practices.
• Learn how local elected officials are addressing design through a variety of city offices and initiatives.
• See examples from all over the country of mayors acting to promote the public realm and livability; take a deep dive into Baltimore as a case study
• Learn new approaches to civic design and implementation that are replicable to your practice and community.

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