Landscape Architects Upstream within the Florida Wildlife Corridor

2025 ASLA FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE +  EXPO
Landscape Architects Upstream within the Florida Wildlife Corridor
July 15 | 8:15AM

Session: Landscape architects are uniquely positioned to translate and address the critical balance needed between development and conservation. This session explores the Corridor Compatible Communities (CCC) Design Guidelines, a framework created to guide resiliency and wildlife connectivity in development. Participants will learn actionable strategies for addressing challenges like urban sprawl, habitat fragmentation, and interested parties collaboration while maintaining Florida’s biodiversity, resilience, and wildlife connectivity. The course also emphasizes the importance of embedding inclusivity and equity into conservation and development practices to ensure benefits are shared across all communities.

Speakers

Rebecca Bradley, Founding Principal, Cadence
Allyn Childress, Conservation Director, The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation
Lindsay Stevens, Director, Sustainable Communities Strategy and Protection, The Nature Conservancy