Sustainable Park Landscapes Educational Workshop

100 community members and landscape enthusiasts came to an educational workshop on sustainable park landscapes on January 29 in the Civic Auditorium's East Wing.  Members of the park design team under the leadership of James Corner Field Operations made in-depth presentations on sustainable landscapes and discussed opportunities for the two new Civic Center parks. 

Bob Perry, professor, author and preeminent expert on ecology, water conservation and California native plants
John Greenlee, internationally-recognized horticulturalist, grass and meadow expert, author and lecturer
Lisa Switkin and Sarah Weidner Astheimer, lead park designers with James Corner Field Operations

Workshop Presentation in 3 Parts:

• "What is an Environmentally Sustainable Landscape? by Bob Perry
• "Context for Sustainable Landscapes in Santa Monica: A Legacy of Great Plants + People" by John Greenlee
• "Palisades Garden Walk + Town Square: A Case Study in Sustainable Park Design" by James Corner Field Operations