2018 Annual WASLA Conference

Motif Seattle, March 16, 2018

 

 

4:15 - 5:15 pm
Making Space: Optimistic Strategies for Addressing Urban Homelessness

Description:

As homelessness presents an increasing challenge for public spaces, landscape architects are being asked to respond to this complex issue. In this session, attendees will learn some of the ways landscape architects can improve the life of those experiencing homelessness and improve public space for all members of the community.

Lead Speaker:

Brice Maryman

Speaker Bios:

Brice Maryman, Senior Landscape Architect, MIG
Brice Maryman is a Senior Landscape Architect at MIG | SvR. This year he is one of the Landscape Architecture Foundation's Innovation and Leadership Fellows. His project, HomeLandLab, explores the intersection of homelessness and public space across America. 

Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the root causes of homelessness.
  • Explore ways that homelessness is manifested in the public realm.
  • Learn how people experiencing homelessness are forced to diminish their personal (and perhaps society's) health, safety and welfare.
  • Collaboratively develop optimistic spatial strategies to mitigate and minimize the incidence of homelessness.