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APRIL 19, 2024
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF FORESTRY, WILDLIFE AND ENVIRONMENT
CONFERENCE HALL 1101
southern roots:
advancing landscape architecture in alabama
conference schedulE
8:00 am
COFFEE & PASTRIES WITH OUR SPONSORS
8:45am — 9:45aM
SESSION 1
The Prairie’s Yield – Research and Design in a City that Forgets Its History
Isaac Cohen, Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture, Auburn University
Gwen Cohen, Assistant Professor in Landscape Architecture, Auburn University
9:45am — 10:45am
SESSION 2
Landscape-scale Design + State Wildlife Action Plans
Kelly Homan, Assistant Professor in Environmental Design, Auburn University
10:45am — 11:00am
SPONSOR VISIT BREAK
11:00am — 12:00pM
SESSION 3
Maintenance as Megaproject: Landscape Architecture’s Role in National Natural Security
William Shivers, Assistant Visiting Professor of Landscape Architecture; PhD Candidate, University of Virginia School of Architecture
12:00pm — 1:30pm
AWARDS LUNCHEON
1:30pm — 3:00pm
FIELD SESSION 1
Campus Stormwater & Green Infrastructure Walking Tour
Judd Langham, PLA, Assistant Director Campus Planning & Space Management, Auburn University Facilities
3:00pm — 3:15pm
SPONSOR VISIT BREAK
3:15pm — 4:15pM
SESSION 4
Using Low-Impact Development Strategies to Mitigate Heat Island Effect in Receiving Waters
Charlene M. LeBleu, FASLA, FCELA, AICP, Alumni Professor in Landscape Architecture, Auburn University
4:30pm – 6:00pm
FIELD SESSION 2
Auburn University's Davis Arboretum Tour
Morgan Pendergrast, Director, Donald E. Davis Arboretum
6:30pM
SUNSET AND COCKTAILS
Walt’s On The Roof
The Laurel Hotel and Spa
130 E Thatch Avenue