Speaker(s): Yadan Luo, ASLA | Zixu Qiao, Associate ASLA

Sea level rise has had a significant impact on coastal ecosystems resulting in wetland loss, increased coastal erosion/inundation, and increases in the duration and frequency of flooding from storm surge. The first presentation introduces a collection of adaptive flood attenuation mechanisms (both structural and non-structural) for protecting newly designed communities from flood events and the eventual impacts of sea level rise.

The second presentation examines how the autonomous vehicle will redefine the streetscape in the coming future. For one possibility, street space could shift towards more pedestrian-oriented urban neighborhoods. Driverless cars may use space more efficiently and potentially relinquish some of this space, particularly street parking in downtown areas to public space. For another possibility, these saved spaces might simply be packed with more driverless cars based on increasing ride demands. The critical question becomes how to reassign the authority between the pedestrians and riders on the street.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain insight on implementable climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies
  
• Explore economic, ecological, cultural and social benefits from the practice of green infrastructure
  
• Identify impacts that driverless car will brings to our city
  
• Examine concepts and strategies for implementing infrastructure flexibility and how this will change urban corridor aesthetics and programming

PPN Mentors:

Hunter Beckham, FASLA, Sustainable Design & Development PPN
Eric Gilbey, ASLA, Digital Technology PPN
Emily O’Mahoney, FASLA, Women in Landscape Architecture PPN

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Speaker(s): Lauren Marshall, ASLA, PLA, ISA Cert. Arborist® | Laurence D Wiseman

The Vibrant Cities Lab offers easy access to the best available science about the impact of trees and green space on economic development, public health, transportation, equity or water quality – eleven impact areas overall. Each impact area offers curated research, case studies, policies, and plans from around the country. Vibrant Cities Lab also offers a step-by-step guide and assessment tool to help communities make sustainable urban trees a reality. Whether in public or private practice, serving large or smaller clients, this tool is designed to help expand awareness of the benefits of urban trees, such as real cost savings (for example, reduction in stormwater management costs), and implement best practices for growing urban canopy rooted in science and proven in communities like your own.

Objectives

• Understand the multiple benefits of trees as an integral part of landscape design
• Discover resources that help make the case to clients and others for strategic tree planting
• Learn about GIS and web-based resources that estimate the impact and benefits of trees on properties – from single lots to institutional campuses, to communities as a whole.

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Speaker(s): Jeremy Klemic, ASLA | Brian McKinnon | Greg McPherson | Kevin Wilson

This session explores the multifaceted strategies for urban forest management. Panelists will expand on the significant value of urban forests, including increased property values, energy conservation, stormwater treatment, air pollution reduction, and wildlife habitat. They will also discuss real-world solutions for preservation, planning, and maintenance to replenish aging urban forests.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn how urban forests contribute to the history, functionality, and sustainability of a city or a campus.
• Understand the challenges and successes of maintaining urban forests.
• Gain insight into the landscape architect’s role in preserving urban forests alongside visionary clients.
• Examine strategies for reducing water load, increasing native landscape materials, and saving money for cities and campuses.

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Speaker(s): Briana Hensold | Laura Crescimano | Scott Gilmore | Joe Salaices

Every major city in the United States, large and small, struggles with generating effective dialogues and solutions for homelessness. Through an exploration of national data, as well as successes and challenges from Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver, policies, programs and design solutions will be shared.

Learning Objectives:

• Examine an overview of nationwide data about homeless populations, to support better understanding.
• Discover stories of how homelessness is a consideration for parks professionals and designers, and what factors are at play for management, operations, design, and programming.
• Take a deeper dive into successful case studies from multiple cities, ranging from policy to programs to design.
• Learn sources to research for additional data, case studies, and resources.

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Speaker(s): Jennifer Dowdell, ASLA | Pippa Brashear, ASLA | Sara Cohen, ASLA | Andrew ten Brink, ASLA

With the proliferation of urban development in coastal cities, landscape architects have an opportunity to design urban infrastructure in a way that can simultaneously bolster aquatic habitat and create great public space. This session compares three case studies: Chicago Riverwalk, Elliott Bay Seawall, and Rebuild by Design: Living Breakwaters.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the relationship between open space design and essential aquatic habitat.
• Examine the responsibility landscape architects have in supporting marine environments in coastal and shoreline development/redevelopment.
• Compare alternative or innovative design methods to enhance or restore aquatic habitat and fish vitality in urban waterways.
• Understand the importance of collaboration between the designer, ecologist, and engineer to create urban aquatic habitat.

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Speaker(s): Marieke Lacasse, ASLA, LEED AP | Gerhard W. Mayer, AIA, LEED AP | Woodie Tescher

In the 20th century, our society gradually dedicated ever-increasing amounts of land to the exclusive use of automobiles. However, the pushback against this trend has begun. This session examines international, national, and regional methodologies to recapture land for recreation and ecological replenishment and to promote sustainable urban growth.

Learning Objectives:

• Gain awareness of land use balance in an urban fabric, and discuss ideal proportions of land for transportation, housing, office, retail, open space, and institutions.
• Use case studies to understand different mechanisms used by converted sites for community use and leveraged as open space, multimodal connectors, and tactical interventions to reclaim street space.
• Become familiar with policy and regulatory legislative initiatives influencing the reshaping of our cities’ urban form, shifting from our auto-dominated traditions to more walkable and sustainable communities.
• Learn about the legislative difficulties that are the result of pushing cars in the background and people in the foreground, and methods or tools to overcome those impediments.

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