ASLA Annual Meeting & EXPO
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2004

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D-1
Surviving the LARE
Introductory
Track: Business

Hear firsthand from CLARB and ASLA's LARE Preparation Committee, as well as a recent LARE candidate, as they shed light on the LARE and help you prepare for this important professional milestone. Learn about the development and evaluation of the LARE in addition to the most up-to-date content and format changes. Discover resources, study and test-taking strategies, self-evaluation techniques, and stress management, plus what not to do, including common mistakes and misconceptions. For more information, please contact Sara Katherine Williams, FASLA, at willsk@ufl.edu.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain the structure, development and evaluation of the LARE, including the most recent changes to format and content.
2. Recognize which resources and study/test-taking strategies are available.
3. Identify what to do when preparing, but also what not to do – common problems, mistakes, and misconceptions about the LARE.

Sara Katherine Williams, FASLA, associate professor, University of Florida, has been involved in LARE review sessions since 1981. She was the first chair of the ASLA LARE Preparation Committee and has been an active participant in it since, helping to conduct review sessions and develop publications such as LARE: A Guide for Professional Development. She has also served as the chair of the Landscape Architecture Accreditation Board and has headed the Landscape Architecture Body of Knowledge Task Force. Panelists include James T. Penrod, ASLA, director of examinations, Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards, and Heather S. Hammatt, ASLA, marketing/business development, SmithGroup Inc.

D-2
Sacred Sites
Intermediate
Track: Cultural

Sacred spaces surround us in every part of the United States. Those spaces and the thoughts and identities associated with them are in danger of being permanently lost. This situation is due to commission and omission activities; to trivialization of the importance of those spaces to whole cultures and individuals within the cultures; and to pre-conceived notions of non-natives toward Native people and their individual cultures. This session will explore the definition and general nature of sacred spaces and native cultures and will examine cases where the interactive processes circumvented inappropriate solutions, led to a greater understanding of culture, and reduced misconceptions and prejudices toward individuals and Native cultures. For more information, please contact David Garce at davidg@dgalandarc.com.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Articulate the definition of “sacred” and learn the process and approach toward working on sacred sites
2. Realize that Native Americans associate a sense of self and community through a personal relationship with sacred places which impacts past, present, and future generations
3. Learn how sacred sites, the appropriate attitude toward them, and development around them can positively effect cultures and the attitude different cultural groups of people have toward one another.

David Garce (Catawba), RLA, CILA, AICAE, established David Garce Associates in 1994 in Santa Clara, California and serves as a principal in the firm. The firm opened an office in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 1998. The firm practices landscape architectural/environmental design and is 100 percent Catawba Indian owned. The firm provides design services for a broad spectrum of clients nationally. Garce is a member of the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers, currently serving as secretary. Panelists include Brian McCormack (Nez Perce), RLA, ASLA, principal/owner, McCormack Landscape Design; and David N. Sloan (Navajo), AIA, AICAE, president, D. Sloan Architects

D-3
Bloomin' Natives
Introductory
Track: Design

When Mormon pioneers first entered Utah, their leader, Brigham Young, encouraged them to “Make the desert bloom.” Today, water conservation is a hot topic and people are looking to create more water-wise landscapes. Discover how native plants can be used to create beautiful, xeric landscapes. This session will help designers from all areas in their search for perfect native plants, and will provide tips on purchasing and maintaining them to make the desert bloom sustainability. For more information, please contact Lisa Ogden at Lisa_Ogden@nps.gov.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Create a greater understanding of the benefits of native plant use.
2. Illustrate to clients the value of using native plants in their designs.
3. Identify resources to gain knowledge of native plants.

Lisa M. Ogden is a landscape architect at Zion National Park. In that position, she is one of only two landscape architects working on various visitor service and renovation projects. Ogden graduated from Utah State University in 2002 with University & Departmental Honors in landscape architecture. Susan Meyer, PhD., research ecologist, US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Station, Shrub Sciences Laboratory.

D-4
Tools for Community Mapping
Intermediate
Track: LandTech

The fundamental idea behind community mapping allows interested citizens the opportunity to be part of the planning process by identify what is important and putting these ideas on paper in order to help create a collective vision for the future. This presentation looks at the fundamentals of community mapping, the digital tools that can be used in the community planning process, and innovative approaches, such as the Intentional Futures Game, for engaging citizens in the planning process. See related demonstration session LT-7 on Monday, 10:10am-11:00am. For more information, please contact James L. Sipes, ASLA, at Jsipes@JonesandJones.com.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Recognize the fundamentals of community mapping efforts around the country, analyze these efforts, and offer general guidelines and recommendations.
2. Analyze the various tools that can be used in community mapping, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), 3D modeling and visualization, interactive web technologies, handheld computers, and other technologies.
3. Explore new techniques and approaches, such as the Intentional Futures Game, for engaging citizens in the planning process.

James L. Sipes, ASLA, works for Sand County Studios. His work is broad based, multifaceted, and includes environmental planning and design, environmentally based transportation design, park and recreation design, urban planning, watershed management, and community-based design. Much of his work is community oriented and involves using computer technology to communicate design concepts, alternatives, and complex environmental issues. Steve Mullen, Orton Family Foundation.

D-5
A Better Way - The GRASP Methodology for Determining Valuable Level-of-Service Standards
Intermediate
Track: Planning

The traditional and historical standards for calculating Level of Service (LOS) for parks and facilities are obsolete as agencies around the U.S. respond to their own specific needs and citizens. Learn about an improved Geo-Referenced Amenities Standards Program (GRASPTM) methodology that is spatially and value-based, providing better results, more useful information, and better quality comparative data for communities. Examples from other communities and implementation strategies will be highlighted. For more information, please contact Teresa L. Penbrooke at teresap@greenplayllc.com.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Identify the new GRASP (Geo-Referenced Amenities Standards Program) methodology for determining Parks, Recreation and Open Space “Level of Service” (LOS) standards.
2. Explain the components of LOS and how they may or may not apply to an agency.
3. Use current LOS analysis examples for implementation in other communities.

Teresa L. Penbrooke, APRP, is the CEO and founder of GreenPlay, LLC, which is a management-consulting firm that specializes in working with parks, recreation, open space, and related agencies around the nation. GreenPlay works on master and strategic planning, project management, feasibility and needs assessment, partnership facilitation, and overall department operations and policies. Penbrooke brings 16 years of private business management and six years as a public recreation administration professional. She has an MS in organizational management and says that working as a consultant has allowed her to combine her entrepreneurial spirit with her public sector heart. Panelists include Jeffrey A. Smith, CEO and GIS analyst, Geowest, and Robby Layton, ASLA, principal, Design Concepts.

D-6
The Wilderness Debate: Public Lands in Utah
Intermediate
Track: Policy

Gain critical information and skills that will help you grapple with contentious public/private land use issues. Participants will gain insight into Utah's local wilderness debate, illustrating preservation and development issues that can be applied nationwide. For more information, please contact Thomas A. Hale at tom.hale@shipleygroup.com.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Analyze the context of the wilderness debate and develop an understanding of the ethical, scientific, and socio-political forces continuing to impact the management of this resource.
2. Recognize western public/private land ownership and stewardship issues and describe the causes of development pressure on public lands, using Utah as a case study.
3. Develop an understanding of the Wilderness Act of 1964 and its policy implications today.
4. Identify public involvement tools for garnering support and facilitating the planning process in the public policy arena.

Thomas A. Hale, director of planning, The Shipley Group, is a licensed landscape architect in the state of Utah, with degrees in both landscape architecture and natural resources management. He has worked for the Corps of Engineers and as a senior planner at Grand Canyon National Park. He also served as the executive director of “Save Our Canyons,” a local environmental organization dedicated to protecting the beauty and wildness of the Wasatch Mountains. In his spare time, he teaches courses in conservation and wilderness management at the University of Utah.

D-7
The San Diego Fires of 2003, Lessons Learned
Intermediate
Track: Resource Management

The devastating fires in October 2003 in San Diego demonstrated the hazards associated with the natural/rural interface in our communities, particularly in Southern California. Losses included 20 lives, 2,500 homes, and close to 375,000 acres burned. This session will study these fires and what influenced their performance. It will also examine the lessons learned in fire protection policies, politics, preparation, and design strategies. For more information, please contact Glen Schmidt, ASLA, at gschmidt@schmidtdesign.com.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Determine why the San Diego fires performed as they did.
2. Analyze fire ecology and the issues regarding the urban/natural interface.
3. Recognize the design strategies that worked in this fire relating to both landscape and building materials.
4. Use the land use policies and codes that are changing because of the fires and identify what the future holds for fire ecology.

Glen Schmidt, ASLA, is president of Schmidt Design Group, Inc. in San Diego California. Established in 1983, his firm has won more than 40 local, state and national awards for design excellence. His design work emphasizes artistic expression in design combined with environmental sensitivity.


D-8
Over the Top: Advanced Technology and Agronomic Principals for Green Roofs
Advanced
Track: Urban

Understanding the principles of urban agronomy and engineered soils has traditionally been overlooked in the advancement of green roof technologies. The primary focus of green roof systems has been the mitigation of weight and protection of the structure, not necessarily the functional requirements of the soil to sustain an urban landscape. Through recent projects, explore emerging green roof technologies and agronomic principles and how they contrast with traditional engineering approaches. For more information, please contact Jeffrey L. Bruce, FASLA, at jbruce@jlbruce.com.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Apply examples of advanced agronomic principals and emerging technologies in green roof design.
2. Recognize misconceptions and realities of engineered soil systems and their impacts on sustainable design decision-making.
3. Identify the new testing protocols and performance criteria for engineered soils based on agronomic principles.
4. Determine the practical applications of agronomic principals and technologies illustrated through actual green roof case studies.

Jeffrey L. Bruce, FASLA, is owner of Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company (JBC). Founded in 1985, JBC provides highly specialized technical support to many of the nation’s leading landscape architectural firms on a wide variety of project profiles including engineered soils, urban agronomy, performance sports turf, maintenance programming and irrigation engineering. The firm’s accomplishments, commitment, and vision are well documented, being published over 75 times. Bruce is highly regarded in the field of landscape architecture for his creative problem solving and innovative design, which is heavily focused on research and development. Charles R. Dixon, agronomist, Jeffrey L. Bruce & Company.

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