Climate Action Summit
Where: Virtual
When: September 21st at 5:00pm MST
What to expect: Two sessions and a climate resiliancy panel. LACES credits available
Session 1- Rethinking Softscape Design
Materials used within the landscape play a significant role in the environmental and aesthetic performance of the site. In this session, we explore the nexus of biodiversity, climate, and water conservation through alternatives to softscape design through case studies and research by design methods. Climate advocacy and green decisions start within the workplace before they can spread to the clientele.
Session 2- Sustainability, Health, and Resilience Plan for Butte-Silver Bow
This session will discuss how landscape architects are leading the development of a climate action plan in a complex ecoregion with multiple contaminated sites, five unique watersheds, and century-old infrastructure. We will address how Justice40 initiatives have influenced the planning approach and how social justice, indigenous knowledge, affordable housing, and public health are shaping the implementation strategies across this cultural landscape.