Agenda

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Friday, December 13, 2024 
9:00 am – 5:00 pm CST

 

Practical Water Wise Landscaping         
Presented by: Celine Armstrong

  • Planning and design
  • Soil preparation
  • Selecting plants
  • Turf grass options
  • Mulch and irrigation
  • Maintenance

Multi-modal Transportation Planning
Presented by: Derek W. Hansen & Colby J. Fangman

  • Multi-Modal systems conditions and management
  • Securing Funding for preventative maintenance
  • Business opportunity for landscape architects
  • Extending the lifespan of muti-use trails

Using Trees for Cooling  
Presented by: Robert Smail

  • The science of microclimates around trees
    • Evapotranspiration, shade and wind
  • Planning to use trees for cooling
  • Type, location, placement

Neurodivergent Experiences in Landscape
Presented by: Maci Nelson

  • Neurodiversity definition
  • Different experiences based on sensory input
  • Design amendments and accommodations
  • Resources for further research

Crafting Belonging in Community Engagement: A Reflective Journey 
Presented by: Magdalena A. Aravena

  • Defining “belonging” in community engagement
  • Building inclusive spaces
  • Understanding needs of marginalized groups
  • Engagement techniques
  • Sustaining long-term belonging
  • Measuring success in community belonging

   

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Credits

Landscape Architects
7.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
7.0 HSW PDHs

 

Continuing Education Credit Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 7.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in most states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

On-Demand Credits

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

7.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

Magdalena A. Aravena, ASLA, PLA

Landscape Architect Principal & Founder of Studio Siembra

Ms. Aravena is an award-winning Landscape Architect, passionate community engagement specialist, and an engaged volunteer and leader in the ASLA. Driven by her background, she passionately works to enrich disadvantaged communities through education, advocacy, and collaborative design. She founded Studio Siembra in 2021, embracing a multi-disciplinary approach to impact communities with thoughtful engagement and design, in pursuit of a more just and inclusive practice of Landscape Architecture. With this well-rounded engagement approach, technical knowledge, and service experience, along with unique background as a bilingual immigrant from Chile, she is able to thoughtfully execute a wide range of project types to effectively and successfully serve communities throughout the country.

Celine Armstrong, ASLA, LEED AP

Armstrong Collaborative

Ms. Armstrong is a visionary leader in urban design and development, renowned for her strategic acumen and ability to drive transformative projects. Known as “The Woman Who Shut Down Fifth Avenue,” she excels in orchestrating high-impact initiatives and setting industry benchmarks. As the executive project manager for Little Island, Celine demonstrated her expertise in delivering complex projects with precision. With extensive experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development, she is dedicated to supporting client visions and delivering exceptional results. As an owner’s representative, she brings a proven track record of excellence, shaping the future of any project with a passion for creating inspiring and community-serving spaces.

Colby J. Fangman, PLA, NGICP

Park Planner III with the Parks and Recreation City of Des Moines

Mr. Fangman is a native Iowan and a lifelong land and water trail user and advocate. He has worked in the public parks, trails, and natural resources sector for the entirety of his professional career. At the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department, Colby is a Park Planner III, Professional Landscape Architect, and capital construction project manager. He also provides departmental coordination and leadership over all things GIS, new multi-use trail development, capital construction grants program, and natural resources restoration.

Derek W. Hansen, ASLA

Park Planner II with the Parks and Recreation City of Des Moines

Mr. Hansen is classically trained as a Landscape Architect and has been a Park Planner II with the City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department for over 5 years. His time with the City has provided him with experience and knowledge in trail systems, park design, splashpad and pool design, multi-million-dollar Capital Improvement Projects management, and system-wide analysis work. Mr. Hansen also provides departmental coordination and leadership over the existing multi-use trail development, Iowa ASLA ExCom Member at Large, ASLA representation for the Department, and is the staff liaison to multiple trail advocacy groups including the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Bike/PED Round Table.

Maci Nelson, ASLA

Project Manager Land Studio, Inc.

Ms. Nelson is a neurodivergent landscape podcaster, writer, and designer from Cleveland, Ohio. She received her Master of Landscape Architecture from Kent State University in 2020 the same year she created The Landscape Nerd podcast to advocate for neuro-inclusive design and interdisciplinary approaches to community building. In her day-to-day role, she is a project manager for LAND Studio, connecting people through public art and space.

Robert Smail

NR Research Scientist Milwaukee Service Center Department of Natural Resources

Mr. Smail’s work often combines social, ecological, geological, and meteorological data to address resource management questions. His past research includes a range of topics such as agricultural water budgets, municipal water demand, and groundwater level variation. Mr. Smail current research topics include urban forest evapotranspiration, historical forest cover change, and measures of natural forest regeneration. He holds a B.A. in history from Carroll University, a M.S. in environmental management from the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, and a Ph.D. in environment and resources from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Mr. Smail grew up in Milwaukee playing in whatever postcard patch of woods he could find. He now lives in Watertown with his dog, cat, daughters, spouse, bikes, and fly rods.

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