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Desert Green XXIII ~ November 7-8, 2019 Cultivating Sustainable Landscapes |
Sponsored By: Nevada Chapter - American Society of Landscape Architects, Nevada Division of Forestry, Nevada Shade Tree Council, Southern Nevada Arborist Group, Southern Nevada Golf Course Superintendents Association, Southern Nevada Water Authority, Southwest Trees & Turf, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, Western Chapter International Society of Arboriculture
KEYNOTE:
Urban Regeneration of our Cities
Dr. Steffen Lehmann
Dr. Steffen Lehmann, AIA RIBA AoU, is Director of the School of Architecture at UNLV in Las Vegas and Professor of Architecture. He is Co-Director of the Urban Futures Lab and editor of the sustainable design book series for Routledge. He holds a Ph.D. from TU-Berlin and an AA Diploma from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. Before joining UNLV, Steffen held the UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Urban Development for the Asia-Pacific Region. Over the last 16 years, he has held senior professorial positions in several universities across Europe, Asia and America, including as tenured full Professor of Research and Innovation at the University of Portsmouth (UK), and the University of South Australia. Steffen became a licensed architect in Berlin in 1993 and has a deep understanding of architectural practice. More information can be found here: www.city-leadership.com.
Presentation Overview
Regenerating cities means the transformation of derelict, abandoned and run-down areas—typically brownfield sites once used for industrial, dockyard, railway or military purposes—back into places where people seek to live, work and play. The European model of compact, resilient and sustainable cities is relevant because of its transferability worldwide. This presentation examines a few of these strategies, including agricultural systems and the production of high-quality food. Established systems have become increasingly problematic due to the proliferation of pesticides, long-distance transport and unsustainable water usage. Urban farming integrated within the city structure may be a viable alternative. Biophilia and urban metabolism are thought-provoking and promising theoretical areas for architects and decision makers. The compact city model proposes ‘high density without high buildings’ as a solution for more efficient, walkable, mixed-use, green and vibrant cities. However, progress requires actionable protocol to aid architects and urban designers in identifying mechanisms to transform the world’s low-density, suburban periphery into compact, walkable and mixed-use neighborhoods. The compact, resilient and integrated European city presents us with undoubtedly the most sustainable urbanization model.
References:
Lehmann, Steffen (2010). The Principles of Green Urbanism, Earthscan, London/New York.
Lehmann, Steffen (2019). Urban Regeneration. A Manifesto for Transforming UK Cities in the Age of Climate Change, Palgrave Macmillan, London.
KEYNOTE:
Urban Regeneration of our Cities
Dr. Steffen Lehmann
Dr. Steffen Lehmann, AIA RIBA AoU, is Director of the School of Architecture at UNLV in Las Vegas and Professor of Architecture. He is Co-Director of the Urban Futures Lab and editor of the sustainable design book series for Routledge. He holds a Ph.D. from TU-Berlin and an AA Diploma from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. Before joining UNLV, Steffen held the UNESCO Chair for Sustainable Urban Development for the Asia-Pacific Region. Over the last 16 years, he has held senior professorial positions in several universities across Europe, Asia and America, including as tenured full Professor of Research and Innovation at the University of Portsmouth (UK), and the University of South Australia. Steffen became a licensed architect in Berlin in 1993 and has a deep understanding of architectural practice. More information can be found here: www.city-leadership.com.
Presentation Overview
Regenerating cities means the transformation of derelict, abandoned and run-down areas—typically brownfield sites once used for industrial, dockyard, railway or military purposes—back into places where people seek to live, work and play. The European model of compact, resilient and sustainable cities is relevant because of its transferability worldwide. This presentation examines a few of these strategies, including agricultural systems and the production of high-quality food. Established systems have become increasingly problematic due to the proliferation of pesticides, long-distance transport and unsustainable water usage. Urban farming integrated within the city structure may be a viable alternative. Biophilia and urban metabolism are thought-provoking and promising theoretical areas for architects and decision makers. The compact city model proposes ‘high density without high buildings’ as a solution for more efficient, walkable, mixed-use, green and vibrant cities. However, progress requires actionable protocol to aid architects and urban designers in identifying mechanisms to transform the world’s low-density, suburban periphery into compact, walkable and mixed-use neighborhoods. The compact, resilient and integrated European city presents us with undoubtedly the most sustainable urbanization model.
References:
Lehmann, Steffen (2010). The Principles of Green Urbanism, Earthscan, London/New York.
Lehmann, Steffen (2019). Urban Regeneration. A Manifesto for Transforming UK Cities in the Age of Climate Change, Palgrave Macmillan, London.
Sponsors and Exhibitors
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Students!
Scholarships are available for Conference registration and travel.
Linn Mills Scholarship
Linn Mills was a founding Father of the Desert Green Foundation, brilliant horticulturist, and life-long supporter of horticulture education. In honorarium, the Desert Green Foundation offers scholarship awards to students enrolled in higher education pursuits.
Application Criteria:
Important Dates:
Fortier Excellence in Education Scholarship (FEES)
Joe Fortier was one of the founding members of the Desert Green Foundation. Joe was a highly regarded member of the landscape irrigation industry throughout the Desert Southwest and a tireless advocate of continued education for industry professionals. The Fortier Excellence in Education Scholarship (FEES) award will allow the awardee/s to attend the annual Desert Green conference to accept the Linn Mills Scholarship award. FEES will pay for both days and cover all registration fees for educational sessions, meals, handouts, and entrance to the trade show. Travel and lodging will be included for out-of-the area recipients.
Linn Mills was a founding Father of the Desert Green Foundation, brilliant horticulturist, and life-long supporter of horticulture education. In honorarium, the Desert Green Foundation offers scholarship awards to students enrolled in higher education pursuits.
Application Criteria:
- Applicant must be currently attending an accredited university in pursuit of a certificate and/or degree in Agricultural Science (includes horticulture, landscape, agronomy, irrigation, architecture, arboriculture, etc.).
- enrolled in a minimum of 6 units of related classes per quarter/semester
- in good academic standing maintaining a minimum of a “C” grade in each class currently attending
- showing an overall GPA of 2.5 for all courses completed within the major course of study thus far
Important Dates:
- September 1st - Application process opens
- September 30th - Application deadline
- October 11th - Recipients notified
Fortier Excellence in Education Scholarship (FEES)
Joe Fortier was one of the founding members of the Desert Green Foundation. Joe was a highly regarded member of the landscape irrigation industry throughout the Desert Southwest and a tireless advocate of continued education for industry professionals. The Fortier Excellence in Education Scholarship (FEES) award will allow the awardee/s to attend the annual Desert Green conference to accept the Linn Mills Scholarship award. FEES will pay for both days and cover all registration fees for educational sessions, meals, handouts, and entrance to the trade show. Travel and lodging will be included for out-of-the area recipients.
Applications can be completed online or by downloading the application form. If completing online, please email required supplemental documents to desertgreen@epicentermgmt.us
What attendees are saying....
"Always impressed at the diversity of topics at the conference. I will switch classrooms depending upon if there is a good speaker or a interesting topic in one class vs another. "
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"It was all around excellent!"
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Texas Station Hotel & Conference Center
2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, NV
Reserve online below or call 1-800-654-8888 or 1-800-731-7333 and mention group code TCIDG19 or just ask for the Desert Green Foundation group rate
2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, NV
Reserve online below or call 1-800-654-8888 or 1-800-731-7333 and mention group code TCIDG19 or just ask for the Desert Green Foundation group rate
For more information, contact Rose Epperson - desertgreen@epicentermgmt.us
Registration questions - Heather Crippen - 702.420.7079 Sponsors & Exhibitors - Suzanne Schuba - 559.784.8734
Registration questions - Heather Crippen - 702.420.7079 Sponsors & Exhibitors - Suzanne Schuba - 559.784.8734
