Resilient Design

Education Session - Presentation Format

FRI-D09 - Leading the Charge for Change: The Landscape Architect’s Role in Climate Change

1.5 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/HSW

Co-Presenter(s)

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  Pamela Conrad, ASLA, LEED AP

  Associate
  CMG Landscape Architecture

Lead Presenter(s)

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  Martha Schwartz, FASLA

  Principal
  Martha Schwartz Partners

As humanity becomes increasingly aware of the reality of climate change, now is the time for landscape architects to unite, harness our unique expertise, and lead the charge for change. To make this contribution, we must state our position, ally with stakeholders, and begin implementing strategies that combat this challenge.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of the landscape architect’s role in addressing climate change.
• Gain insight on implementable climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies through case studies and research.
• Learn how the profession is responding to climate change.
• Explore how to set metrics for tracking climate-positive impacts on projects and practices.