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| Monday, October 10 H1 To protect structures from fire in wildland environments, firewise principles call for reducing vegetation around homes and altering landscape species composition. This session will examine the pros and cons of firewise principles. It will also examine fire science and behavior and research into current practices in fire-prone environments. Discussion will focus on western and southeastern landscape ecology as it relates to living with fire and the philosophical aspects of living at the wildland-urban interface (WUI). Landscape architects must look critically at this issue to identify ways of living in natural areas that mitigate fire risk while protecting landscapes and quality of life. Learning Outcomes
Alan Long, PhD, University of Florida; Michele Steinberg, National Fire Protection Association; Cheryl Renner, Louisiana State University; Cindi L. Rowan, ASLA, Rowan Design and Consulting LLC; David J. Rowan, PhD, Rowan Design and Consulting LLC. H2 The site is windswept. The soil is hardpan. The client wants red roses that bloom all year with no maintenance. Getting it right is no small matter when so many variables are involved, such as site, microclimate, plants, exposure, client tastes, and maintenance. This session will show you how to acquire local knowledge to match plants to the site’s specific conditions, work with the client’s plant knowledge and tastes, design with realistic maintenance in mind; and establish a realistic maintenance program. Learning Outcomes
Bill Marken, Editor, Garden Design magazine, Moderator; Panelists: Raymond L. Jungles, ASLA, Raymond Jungles, Inc.; Miriam G. Lehrer, ASLA, Mia Lehrer + Associates; Steve Martino, FASLA, Steve Martino Associates; and James van Sweden, FASLA, Oehme, van Sweden Associates. H3 This session will explore porous concrete pavement and its applications today. The use of porous concrete is increasing rapidly because of its many benefits. When correctly specified and installed, porous concrete can be used in many types of projects. Learn how it is being used to reduce stormwater runoff and improve water quality and discover the relationship between porous concrete and LEED certification. Find out what municipalities are looking for and how porous pavement can help them achieve their goals. Learning Outcomes
Moderator: Bruce K. Ferguson, FASLA, University of Georgia; Panelists: Leonard J. Hopper, FASLA, New York City Housing Authority; Chere Peterson, Petrus UTR, Inc.; and Michael Zaldo, National Ready Mix Concrete Association. H4 Forward thinking local governments are increasingly looking to New Urbanism and Smart Growth development strategies to accommodate future growth. Yet, in many of those same communities, existing zoning ordinances work against the implementation of such approaches. This session will take a closer look at these development strategies and their relation to existing zoning ordinances. In doing so, we’ll raise some important questions, including: Why is zoning coming to be seen as an impediment to true mixed use development? Why are developers starting to embrace highly prescriptive New Urban codes? How do such codes address issues such as housing affordability and property rights? And why are issues of architectural style the least important element in some New Urbanist codes? Peter Katz, former executive director, the Congress for New Urbanism, Urban Theorist. H5 Throughout history, water has been the first criterion of settlement location and even the cause of wars. The availability of water has always been a matter of critical concern to communities. While water has always been a contentious issue in the arid Western states, it is becoming more controversial in communities across the U.S. as their growth bumps up against limited water supplies. Many state and local governments are adopting Smart Growth policies that, by promoting compact and infill development, reduce water use and associated costs. The panel will introduce the principles of LEED credit 6.2 Stormwater Management and Treatments and pose the question: Do these principals go far enough to help our communities facing limited water supplies? Learning Outcomes
Thomas R. Tavella, ASLA, LEED, TerraSphere; Dan E. Williams, FAIA, The American Institute of Architects; Stuart Echols, PhD, Penn State University. H6 A panel of five professionals representing both the public and private sectors in South Florida will outline the effects of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. They’ll also discuss errors made in South Florida landscape design that were highlighted by the hurricane and explore lessons learned in the reconstruction. Find out how the rapid urban growth of this area, coupled with new models for design and development implemented in the reconstruction, have become benchmarks for new development that are applied throughout South Florida. Learning Outcomes
James F. Socash, JFS Design Inc.; Don Pybas, University of Florida; Bill Slaymaker, Florida Power and Light Company; Enrique Mayer, University of Florida; William A. O’Leary, FASLA, O’Leary Design Associates, PA. H7 Over seventy percent of ASLA members are in private practice. New design firms are constantly forming as landscape architects leave the nest and spread their wings to colonize new professional territory. Designers are then challenged to acquire the skills of structuring and running a business. Many professionals learn their lessons and make their mistakes courtesy of the College of Hard Knocks. Don’t learn how to run a landscape architecture firm the hard way—this session will teach you the ins and outs of starting your own firm. Donald H. Brigham, Jr., FASLA, Don Brigham Plus Associates; Angela D. Dye, ASLA, A Dye Design; Pamela M. Blough, ASLA, PM Blough, Inc.; and Jonathan Mueller, ASLA, Hatchmueller, PC. |
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