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Concurrent Education Session

WED-A04: Public vs. Private: How Landscape Architects Navigate Private Investment in Parks

Wednesday, October 9, 2024
8:30am – 9:45am ET
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 146B
1.25 PDH, LA CES/non-HSW, AICP, NY/non-HSW, FL

Parks have evolved due to decreased public funding and increased private philanthropic spending. These changes have resulted in incredible, profession-defining projects; however, the influx of private funding is creating new challenges for landscape architects. Discover how the role of the landscape architect balances these demands while advocating for our profession.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Describe the factors that curtail public park investment and how this limitation may impact the social fabric of our communities.
  • Outline the drivers that cause private philanthropies and individuals to fund public park projects.
  • Define key strategies to understanding specific needs of the community and how to engage meaningful involvement that promotes equity in both private and publicly led parks projects.
  • Summarize the power of partnerships and the ways that sharing resources can help create a more successful project.