FRI-C07: Learning with the Land: A Case for Public Landscape Curricula

Friday, October 27, 2023

1:30pm – 3:00pm CT

1.50 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AICP, FL, NY/non-HSW

Lead Speaker(s)

Brad Howe, ASLA

Design Director
SCAPE Landscape Architecture
NEW YORK, New York

Speaker(s)

Ann M. Fraioli (she/her/hers)

Director of Education
Billion Oyster Project
New York, New York
Jasmine Stokes (she/her/hers)

Director of Programming and Engagement
Memphis River Parks Partnership
Memphis, Tennessee

Drawing parallels between two case studies in curriculum development in Memphis and New York City, this panel will discuss the benefits of forming educational partnerships to drive long-term social resilience in the communities where we design, work, and build, making a broader case for public landscape curricula.

Learning Outcomes:

Learn about the social benefits of partnerships between design firms and educational institutions to co-develop curricula that does not traditionally fall within the scope of landscape projects.
Explore contrasting approaches to outreach, place-based learning, designing landscapes with education in mind, and how curricula can function as tools for connecting with the communities landscapes serve .
Examine curricula as tools to foster a spirit of advocacy, contribute to active workforce training, and build social resilience.
Delve into specific strategies to implement curricula into school science programs and classrooms across contexts.