Registration Eligibility
This is course 2 in the ASLA SKILL | ED: How to Speak Developer webinar series; open to all with ASLA member discounts
Start Date
05/30/2025
End Date
05/29/2027
Description
This course offers landscape architects a foundational understanding of development finance, including key models, funding sources, and current market conditions. Participants will explore various financing structures—from conventional loans to creative public-private partnerships—and learn how to identify opportunities to add value at different stages of the development process. The course aims to demystify financial concepts and help design professionals engage more confidently with developers and public agencies.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Development Trends
Health, Safety and Welfare
No
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
Describe key development finance models, including public-private partnerships, district financing, and lease-to-own arrangements.
Distinguish between major sources and types of project funding, such as debt vs. equity financing, grants, and public subsidies.
Identify strategic opportunities for landscape architects to contribute to and shape development projects through early-stage visioning, financing, and planning processes.
Instructors
Molly McKay
Course Codes
Provider
American Society of Landscape Architects