Agenda

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Monday, November 10, 2025
8:30 am – 4:30 pm CST


Agenda:

Rules, Regulations, Certifications and Resources
Presented by Sarah Gronquist

  • Stormwater requirements and permitting
  • Principles of low impact development
  • New urbanism
  • Sustainable Sites Initiative
  • Aesthetic, energy-efficiency and health benefits

Greenfield Development Versus Brownfield Redevelopment
Presented by Sarah Gronquist

  • Defining greenfields and brownfields
  • Advantages of greenfield development
  • Taking advantage of brownfields for redevelopment
    • Existing infrastructure, community connections, urban renewal, financial and other incentives

Ecology and Site Design
Presented by Sarah Gronquist

  • Conservation biology
  • Landscape ecology
  • Restoration ecology

Walkability, Micromobility and Mass Transit
Presented by Sarah Gronquist

  • Connecting the site to sustainable transportation options
  • Environmental impacts of transportation options
    • Sidewalks and trails
    • Bike routes
    • E-bikes and scooters
    • Mass transit availability
    • Electric vehicle charging infrastructure

Pollinator-Friendly Design
Presented by Deryn Davidson

  • Native pollinators
  • Pollinator decline
  • Habitat restoration/enhancement

Sustainable Stormwater Management
Presented by Kent Halloran

  • Stormwater harvesting and reuse
  • Infiltrating stormwater
  • Rain gardens

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.5 PDHs

Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.5 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
6.5 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.5 HSW PDHs

ICC - International Code Council
0.65 CEUs (Sustainability)

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.5 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.5 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.5 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .65 CEUs in the specialty area of Sustainability (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

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:

6.5 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.5 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

Deryn Davidson

Sustainable Landscape State Specialist with Colorado State University Extension

Ms. Davidson is an experienced extension agent with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and providing outreach and education to Coloradans. Her horticulture skills focus on native plants, water conservation, pollinator habitat, and design. She is skilled in AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Environmental Awareness, Adobe Photoshop, and Submittals. Ms. Davidson is a strong research professional with a BS degree in Horticulture from Colorado State University and an MLA degree in Landscape Architecture from University of Arizona.

Sarah Gronquist

Program Director at SGLA LARE Prep and Senior Landscape Architect at Thuilot Associates

Ms. Gronquist has been a licensed landscape architect since 2004. She has been teaching landscape architecture since 2006, working with Ray Freeman’s LARE Preparatory Courses. She has served as an adjunct professor at many Bay Area institutions, including UC Berkeley, UC Extension, Merritt College, and Berkeley’s Owner Builder Center. Ms. Gronquist also developed online courses in grading and drainage for San Francisco’s Academy of Art University, with separate tracks for undergraduates and graduate students. After earning an undergraduate degree as a sculptor, she quickly became interested in applying her design skills on larger scale projects. She earned her M.L.A. degree at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and then made her way to California. Since that time, Ms. Gronquist has worked on a wide range of design projects, including private residential gardens, creek restorations, affordable housing developments, public park settings for monumental sculptures, and commercial mixed-use permitting and master planning. She was an early adopter of Alameda County’s ReScape (formerly Bayfriendly) landscape sustainability rating program. She was a member of the first class of Bayfriendly Qualified Landscape Professionals back in 2006 and continues to volunteer and teach at ReScape events throughout California. As a lifelong learner, Ms. Gronquist is also an enthusiastic teacher. Her SGLA Technical Training website at www.sarahgronquist.com is the registration portal for LARE webinars. New on-demand courses for the California Supplemental Exam and for refreshing basic grading skills are also available there, along with many free resources for landscape professionals seeking to learn and grow.

Kent Halloran

Water Compliance Engineer, The Ohio State University

Mr. Halloran has worked for over 30 years in the field of stormwater, potable water, wastewater engineering design and construction. He has also worked as a design and construction engineer in the areas of municipal, industrial, and airport drainage among other areas. He serves as The Ohio State University’s water compliance engineer and has served as an adjunct faculty professor in the Civil, Environmental, and Geodetic Engineering Department (https://ceg.osu.edu/). He is also the faculty advisor for two student organizations. In the past, Mr. Halloran served as the town engineer for several communities and has promoted the concepts of sustainability throughout his career. Throughout his career he has encouraged the use of natural systems, such as constructed wetlands, and the conversion of retention basins using native wetland plants to improve stormwater retention, increase pollutant removal, and provide pollinator and wetland habitat. He earned a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from The Ohio State University and a M.E. degree in Environmental Systems Engineering from Clemson University. He is a licensed professional engineer in the States of Ohio and Idaho.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement: 

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). 

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. 

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request. 

Course Title:  Sustainable Site Design

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This course explores various methods and design strategies to promote site sustainability. The course begins with a discussion on the relevant rules, regulations, certifications and resources before diving into greenfield development versus brownfield redevelopment, sustainable stormwater management, pollinator-friendly design, and walkability, micromobility and mass transit considerations.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to discuss relevant rules, regulations, certifications and resources such as stormwater requirements and permitting, principles of low impact development, new urbanism, Sustainable Sites Initiative, and the aesthetic, energy-efficiency and health benefits.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to define greenfields and brownfields, explain the advantages of greenfield development, and understand how to take advantage of brownfields and the existing infrastructure and connections for redevelopment and urban renewal.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to manage stormwater through stormwater harvesting and reuse, infiltrating systems and rain gardens, as well as support native pollinators through pollinator friendly design and habitat restoration/enhancement.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to explore strategies to connect the site to sustainable transportation options and discuss the environmental impact of these options, including sidewalks, trails, bike routes, e-bikes and scooters, mass transit and electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

LUs: 6.5

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: Experience with site design and familiarity with environmental concerns

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  01/04/2026

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.