Designing Trees into the Urban Landscape & Integrating Stormwater Management

Registration Eligibility

PGALSA Member

Start Date

10/11/2016

End Date

10/11/2016

Description

This course will provide an overview of using urban trees as green infrastructure for our cities. Will look at the possibilities that exist to turn stormwater runoff from a hindrance to an opportunity by integrating street tree planting with stormwater management systems. The course will also review how landscape architects can Plan, Provide, and Protect green infrastructure in our cites to create truly sustainable urban landscapes.

Location

Kansas City, MO

Distance Learning

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Sustainable Development & Design
Water / Stormwater Management

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.0

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand how usage of stormwater utilized with urban tree planting benefits the landscape infrastructure.
2. Learn about options for urban streetscape systems in the design of sustainable landscapes.
3. Gain understanding of what is being achieved on a global scale utilizing these design techniques.

Instructors

Jeremy Bailey

Course Codes

Provider

Prairie Gateway Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

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