Registration Eligibility
open to everyone, discount for ASLA members.
Start Date
06/09/2023
End Date
06/09/2023
Description
This tour will explore the history and examine the evolution of the rapidly growing Vi Be Creative District. In order to gain a better understanding of the changes taking place throughout the district the tour will include an overview of the district's history and will discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with placemaking, connectivity, and retrofitting existing car-oriented infrastructure. The tour will include stops at public art murals and installations, an infrastructure improvement project underway, public and private green spaces, and unique small businesses.
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Housing & Community Design
Parks & Recreation
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.50
Learning Outcomes
Learn the history of the area incorporated in the ViBE district, and the way the project came about.
Discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with placemaking, connectivity, and retrofitting existing car-oriented infrastructure.
Explore public and private green spaces designed as a part of this project.
Instructors
Kate Pittman, Executive Director Vi Be District; Emily Archer, PLA;
Course Codes
Provider
Virginia Chapter of the ASLA