Sustainable Design and Development Newsletter, Summer 2009

Letter from the Co-chairs
We are so fortunate to be landscape architects and designers, working in a field that can have such a positive benefit to the local and global community. We have the ability to make the world a better place, but I
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Celebrating Patrick Curran
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our fellow officers. Patrick Curran died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on June 2nd after struggling with cancer. Patrick was one
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Sustainable Design and Development Professional Practice Network Updates
Here’s a piece of exciting news The SDD PPN membership is strong and our membership continues to grow, with almost 2,000 members in our network alone. We want to thank everyone who has contributed those engaged in the ongoing dialog
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National Conference Update
Planning is well underway for the 2009 Annual Meeting in Chicago. While Chicago is widely known for its great architecture, this meeting of landscape architects will have the opportunity to explore and learn about the many initiatives the City of Chicago
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Get Involved!
We look forward to meeting you all in Chicago at the ASLA National Conference. Our SDD PPN meeting will be held on Saturday at 5 30 pm, and we expect to see many of you there. We will be discussing
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Visions of Smart Growth and Sustainability
Comprehensive book from the Florida chapter offers a model for others. The Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (FLASLA) has debuted a new publication about sustainable development. This 150 page plus publication is available as a free download from
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Greening Your Office
One of the goals of our Professional Practice Network is to advance the practice of sustainable design in landscape architecture and our allied professions. This comes from our commitment to balancing environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Not only can landscape
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Review of the film FLOW
It is hip to say these days that “water is the new gold” and “blue is the new green” but the role that water plays in our lives and that of our global neighbors will be forever changed from watching
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Keeping up with the Sustainable Sites Initiative
If you haven't been to the Sustainable Sites Initiative site recently, it’s time for a visit. Recent updates include some great FAQ additions and new case study profiles.
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