Public Space and Maintenance - On the Vocation of Care - 1.0 PDH (LA CES/HSW)

All designed landscapes require maintenance, yet this crucial aspect is often neglected. This session considers contemporary cases where maintenance is recognized as integral to the design process and to a landscape’s long-term success. Alternative, practical, and implementable strategies for the maintenance and monitoring of public places will also be presented.

Learning objectives:

• Inspire landscape architects to explore maintenance as an exciting source of design ideas.
• Consider the challenges and benefits of integrating monitoring and maintenance into the design of public spaces.
• Outline a process to avoid failure in landscapes due to lack of foresight and planning.
• Explore the importance of operating models including partnerships, local knowledge, use, and flexibility for long-term stewardship.