Among the many draws of the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture—from education sessions and seven exciting new tracks to exploring the EXPO and the city of Nashville—the conference’s 14 field sessions are a chance to go beyond the classroom to experience landscapes that will generate new ideas and connections to fellow landscape architects and designers who are passionate about moving the profession forward. Below, we highlight a few of these exciting outings, all of which take place on Friday, November 19.
To take advantage of your membership and early bird discount, use your ASLA member login and password when you register. Registration rates and field session ticket prices increase after August 18, so don’t miss that early bird deadline!
Envisioning Inclusive Communities for Public Housing: the History, Struggles, and Future
2.5 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, FL
Envision Cayce is a redevelopment plan and strategy for one of Nashville’s oldest public housing properties that blends a mixed-use, mixed-income sustainable community with adjacent urban historic neighborhoods near downtown. Enjoy a walking tour of the initial phases and experience the Five Points area of East Nashville.
$60 per person by August 18; $75 after August 18; includes transportation and water. Lunch on your own. Moderate walking.
Jefferson Street Corridor: Recognizing the History and Influence of Three Esteemed HBCUs
3.0 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, FL
The Jefferson Street Corridor is home to some of Nashville’s most significant cultural contributions. Join us as we revisit the importance of three prominent HBCUs—Tennessee State University, Fisk University, and Meharry Medical College—and how they have influenced civil rights, music, religion, and athletics on a national scale.
$90 per person by August 18; $105 after August 18; includes transportation, water, and catered lunch. Moderate walking.
Neuhoff: The Transformation of a Slaughter House to a New Neighborhood
2.5 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/non-HSW, AICP, FL
A dive into the transformation of the 14-acre Neuhoff site located in Nashville’s Germantown neighborhood. The story of the site captured through an exploration of the adaptive reuse of buildings and salvaged materials authentic to Neuhoff’s industrial past, with new design elements and programming anchoring a contemporary urban center.
$65 per person by August 18; $80 after August 18; includes transportation and water. Moderate walking.
ONEC1TY: Mindful, Healthy Living
2.75 PDH, LA CES/HSW, AIA/HSW, AICP, FL
ONEC1TY’s abundant green space, community lawn, and multi-modal infrastructure are designed to encourage the enjoyment of the outdoors, music, and art. Join us as we tour the oneC1TY campus and hear from the development and design teams on turning this vision into a reality.
$65 per person by August 18; $80 after August 18; includes transportation and water. Moderate walking.
For more previews of the conference program, check out the conversations between Tom Mroz, FASLA, President of ASLA, and conference speakers, and stay tuned for new videos in the series as the journey to Nashville continues:
Kenneth J. Kokroko, ASLA, and his session Storytelling Through Design: Honoring Diverse Voices
Brian Staresnick, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP ND, and his session Old Redford, Exploring Equity, Engagement and Empowerment in Northwest Detroit
ASLA will follow protocols mandated for large gatherings by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) the Music City Center, area hotels, and the City of Davidson County (Nashville), including wearing masks indoors and social distancing when required.