OLD SCHOOL GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE FROM A-Z

As a part of a continuing education course at the ASLA Conference, Surroundings’ Founding Principal Kenneth Francis, along with Erin English from Biohabitats, and Steve Glass, Chair of the Ciudad Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board, all spoke on the vital topic of green infrastructure and its historic, indigenous roots.

The presentation’s intention was for our audience to become informed of the historic precedents for green infrastructure found all over the world in order to connect to a wealth of techniques developed by past generations. Also, to understand the function and constructed form of these historic techniques evolved by generations of humans to develop a technical understanding potentially applicable to your own work. We also discussed how landscape architects, engineers, and regulators work together to create successful green infrastructure projects today rooted in a rich tradition of historic techniques. Finally we each shared other water stories with session participants to teach them more about local histories, thereby informing them of other regionally relevant green infrastructure approaches. 

LOCATION:
Denver, CO

CLIENT:
ASLA Conference

SPEAKING TEAM: 
Kenneth Francis, Lead Speaker Erin English, Biohabitats
Steve Glass, SWCD

SERVICES PROVIDED:   
Research + Communication