Queer Urbanism and Design: Past, Present, Future - 1.5 PDH

Registration Eligibility

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Start Date

08/07/2020

End Date

08/06/2022

Description

An interdisciplinary team from the fields of landscape design, planning, and art examines LGBTQ cultural ecologies in New York City to develop Queer Urbanism Design Guidelines. This presentation uses historical case studies to examine the intersections of urban economics, queer theory, and design criticism.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Urban Planning & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.50

Learning Outcomes

Gain a working definition of “queerness” as it applies to landscape and urban design practices.

Understand the historic development of urban spaces in New York City, including the shifting economic conditions that have shaped Times Square and the Meatpacking District.

Examine the social implications of landscape architecture and urban design.

Develop Queer Urbanism best management practices.

Instructors

Sam Sikanas, ASLA; Addison Vawters; Emilio Martinez

Course Codes

Provider

American Society of Landscape Architects

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