Registration Eligibility
Only registrants to the ASLA Central States conference may be eligible for course credit
Start Date
05/13/2021
End Date
05/13/2021
Description
Funded by a public/private partnership, a significant transformation is underway in downtown Omaha, Nebraska. Led by OJB Landscape Architecture, three existing public parks – Gene Leahy Mall, Heartland of America and Lewis & Clark Landing - are undergoing transformations into unique active, vibrant destinations. This session will introduce the Master Plan, review the design of each park and preview the project’s construction progress.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Parks & Recreation
Urban Planning & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
Explore challenges, opportunities and outcomes translating a large-scale master plan into concurrent • Compare and contrast the varied technical constraints and design solutions of the three downtown parks • Review synergistic relationships between programming, design and operations • Discover how this investment in public open space is catalyzing more philanthropic and commercial development in the surrounding area
Instructors
Nathan Elliot - ASLA , PLA
Course Codes
Central States 04
Provider
Nebraska-Dakotas Chapter ASLA