Planning, Measurement, and Implementation: Climate Action in a Historic Urban Park

Registration Eligibility

ASLA online learning opportunities are open to all. ASLA members may purchase this presentation at a reduced rate. This is a 2025 conference session.

Start Date

10/20/2025

End Date

10/20/2027

Description

A century before the term existed, Central Park already served as a critical piece of green infrastructure. With accelerating climate change and persistent environmental inequities, its role has only become more essential. Park stewards are implementing a strategy to benefit adjacent neighborhoods and contribute to a larger climate action dialogue.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Sustainable Development & Design

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.25

Learning Outcomes

Learn how to establish consistent metrics and realistic and implementable goals for tracking the reduction in carbon impacts for park-scale landscape projects.; Gain insight into the planning and institutional process involved in establishing an organization-wide framework for sustainability.; Learn about the challenges and opportunities associated with implementing sustainability and carbon impact reduction measures in a historic landmark park.; Explore the role of water resource planning and stormwater management in climate adaptation and enhanced resilience.

Instructors

Jennifer Wong ; Nicholas Koster

Course Codes

Provider

American Society of Landscape Architects

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