Landscape Architecture and Public Welfare [Insert Name] [Insert Board] Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Background Landscape Architects are licensed to ensure the protection of public health, safety and welfare. While the concepts of health and safety are well established, there is a lack of definition for “public welfare” Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Goals CLARB commissioned Erin Research, Inc. to: Define public welfare and expand the knowledge of the components of public welfare Establish the impacts or benefits of landscape architecture on public welfare. Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Objectives Integration of welfare into the standards of practice (L.A.R.E.). Increase awareness and understanding of the vital role landscape architects play in enhancing public welfare. Strengthen licensure laws to include welfare- related aspects of practice. Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

The Method Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB NICOLLET COMMONS, BURNSVILLE, MN

Method – Content Analysis Consultations with advisory group and industry experts Literature review Relevant case studies Legal and historical definitions Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Legal Definitions Black’s Law Dictionary Safety Order Morals Economic interests Non-material interests Political interests Current Regulatory Language Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

The Results Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Definition of Welfare Public welfare in the context of Landscape Architecture means the stewardship of natural environments and of human communities in order to enhance social, economic, psychological, cultural and physical functioning, now and in the future. Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB NICOLLET COMMONS, BURNSVILLE, MN

Seven Major Impacts Landscape Architecture: 1.Enhances environmental sustainability 2.Contributes to economic sustainability and benefits 3.Promotes public health and well-being 4.Builds communities 5.Encourages landscape awareness/stewardship 6.Offers aesthetic and creative experiences 7.Enables people and communities to function more effectively. Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Environmental sustainability Sensitivity towards natural systems Access to common resources Active conservation of those resources FRESH KILLS PARK, STATEN ISLAND James Corner Field Operations [proposed plan] Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Economic sustainability and benefits Marketability and long-term value of property Reduction of crime Access to culture and recreation GUSTAFSON GUTHRIE NICHOL, SEATTLE, WA LURIE GARDEN IN MILLENNIUM PARK, CHICAGO, IL Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Public health & well-being Grounded in research on public health Directly affects the health of individuals and community CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK NY Fredrick L. Olmsted Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Builds community It encourages people to engage in their surroundings Strengthens social cohesion Results in healthier, more dynamic communities PEARL DISTRICT PORTLAND, OR Portland Planning Bureau Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Landscape awareness and stewardship Stimulates awareness of the landscape Increases understanding of the role that humans play Encourages citizens to appreciate landscape Cultivates relationship between people and environment Encourages protection, stewardship and understanding of the landscape. FOOTE’S POND WOOD, MORRISTOWN, NJ Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Aesthetic & creative experiences Offers people that which artists offer Enhances people’s enjoyment of public spaces PHOENIX CIVIC SPACE PARK, PHOENIX, AZ AECOM Landscape Architecture Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Enables people & communities to function more effectively Landscape architecture facilitates many human activities and functions including: Efficient traffic flow Parking Water use/drainage Air quality Optimal use of space 2008 BEIJING OLYMPICS Andropogon Associates Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Local Examples How Landscape Architects in [insert jurisdiction] are positively impacting public welfare

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Summary Landscape Architecture positively affects public welfare by: Enhancing environmental sustainability Contributing to economic sustainability Promoting public health and well-being Building community Encouraging landscape awareness and stewardship Offering aesthetic and creative experiences Enabling communities to function more effectively Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB

Call to Action Use this presentation to: Build awareness Change regulation Improve public well-being Conducted by Erin Research, Inc. for CLARB