A Conversation with Congress: How Landscape Architects Green Schools

Registration Eligibility

ASLA online learning opportunities are open to all. ASLA members may purchase this presentation at a reduced rate. This is a 2024 conference session.

Start Date

10/21/2024

End Date

10/20/2026

Description

This session will explore how landscape architects can increase opportunities to green schools through advocacy and promotion of the values of these spaces. Using case studies, policy insights, and practical strategies, landscape architects will learn how to shape and advocate for legislation to implement nature-based solutions in the education environment.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Site Planning
Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Hours

1.25

Learning Outcomes

Learn how landscape architects can increase opportunities within the profession by advocating for green schools.; Learn about federal policies and legislation that aim to green schools and their implications for landscape architects.; Learn about landscape architecture projects that successfully integrated green design principles into school environments.; Learn about opportunities and community engagement techniques for landscape architects to engage with policymakers to advance green school initiatives.

Instructors

Gregory Miller ; Rumer Alleyne-LeGendre ; Claire Latané

Course Codes

Provider

American Society of Landscape Architects

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