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Georgia Pollinator Plan: A Stride Towards Informed and Accessible Plant Selection
Learn more about pollinator gardens from a recent article featured in the Georgia Landscape Magazine!
It’s Critique Week at CED!
It’s Critique Week, where students from CED programs will participate in a three-day critique of design and planning projects!
Student Uses Landscape Architecture to Memorialize COVID-19
MLA student Olivia Rothstein Keeffe was among three UGA students to participate in this year’s TEDxUGA, where she spoke on the topic of her master’s research which focuses on memorializing the loss experienced during COVID-19.
CED alumni spotlight: Grace Wooten (BLA ’16)
As a student in the landscape architecture program, Grace Wooten discovered a passion for helping communities design meaningful spaces.
CED Alumni Spotlight: Randolph Marshall (BLA ’71)
As a child, Randolph Marshall always knew he wanted to become a landscape architect. Inspired by the architectural drawings of his father, Marshall dreamed of one day pursuing his passion professionally…
CED Hosts Local 10th-Graders As Part of Experience UGA
RSS Feed: This year’s Experience UGA program was a success thanks to the hard work of our student volunteers and thanks to our outreach unit, the Center for Community Design and Preservation!
CED Faculty and Students Take On Minneapolis at the 2023 ASLA Conference
In October, faculty and students at the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design had the opportunity to connect with professionals and share knowledge at the ASLA 2023 Conference.
CED Assistant Professor Uses Virtual Reality to Advance Research
CED assistant professor Jessica Fernandez uses emerging technology to understand how people respond to designed spaces.
Landscape Architecture is a STEM Discipline
The College of Environment and Design has always placed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the core of its landscape architecture curriculum. But it wasn’t until recently that landscape architecture was federally recognized as a STEM discipline.
CED Circle Gallery Presents: With Rapture and Astonishment
Reimagining the Bartram Trail Twelve photographers follow in the footsteps of William Bartram to explore and visually reimagine a well-traveled landscape teeming with life.
CED Lecturer Uses Service-Learning Project to Revitalize Small Georgia Communities
Since 2019, Longenecker and his students have been heavily involved with Healthier Together Georgia, a program run by the UGA Extension to improve health and wellness in communities with limited access to healthy foods and active routes such as bike lanes or sidewalks.
Sawhill, Associate Professor and BLA Program Coordinator, Retires
It is with bittersweet wishes that the College of Environment and Design announces the retirement of Ron Sawhill, associate professor and Bachelor of Landscape Architecture (BLA) program coordinator for the CED.
Landscape Architecture Students Think Big in Griffin, GA
In the spring, landscape design students at the CED took the phrase, ‘dream big,’ to a whole new level! With the support of CED lecturer James Schulte and the UGA Archway Partnership, landscape design students used their imagination and critical thinking skills to brainstorm revitalization ideas for a large property in Griffin, Georgia.
From Classroom to Field: Students Create A Landscape Management Plan for Cedar Lane Farm
A team of six master’s students, led by Dr. Eric MacDonald, had the exciting opportunity this spring to work with the owners of Cedar Lane Farm, located in Morgan County, Georgia. Deeply connected to the state’s botanical heritage, this farmstead has a plethora of historical and cultivated plants, formal gardens, an intricate trail system, and unique natural features nestled within the landscape. The students worked diligently to create and tailor a comprehensive management report for Cedar Lane Farms, including management strategies for invasive plant species and programming trail systems highlighting the site’s natural character.
CED Students Work On Outdoor Pavilion Enhancement at Bert Adams Scout Camp
During the spring semester, Dr. Jessica Fernandez and her first-year Master of Landscape Architecture students in Studio II embarked on an exciting project: the Outdoor Pavilion Enhancement at Bert Adams Scout Camp.
International Double Dawg Sophia Zhang Finds Success in Service-Learning
When Guangzhao(Sophia) Zhang first arrived at the College of Environment and Design, the university lifestyle came as no surprise. As an international Double Dawg from Beijing Forestry University, Zhang was […]
In Memoriam: Scott Weinberg
We are deeply saddened to announce that Scott S. Weinberg, a retired professor and former Interim Dean of the CED, passed away on Saturday morning, May 13, 2023.
CED Students Support Innovative Teaching With Local Development
Professor Donnie Longenecker’s Senior Capstone Studio assisted a team of educators and citizens working on a master plan for The Center for Innovative Teaching (CFIT), located 23 miles from UGA’s campus in Winder, Georgia. Our students were tasked with developing concepts for a portion of the campus. In the end, a final concept was assembled from favorable parts of each of the student designs. The project is now coming to fruition as they plan on breaking ground in early April 2023.
CED Hosts Panel Discussion on Succeeding in Academic and Professional Organization Leadership
As the CED’s spring lecture series, “Blue, Green, & Gray Infrastructure,” wraps up, we will host a panel discussion on succeeding in academic and professional organization leadership. Our esteemed panelists include Elizabeth Weeks, UGA’s Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs; Sarah Covert, Interim Associate Provost for Academic Programs; Rayman Mohamed, the President of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP); and Ebru Ozer, the vice President of Education for the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Join us to hear about how they developed their careers, their challenges in leadership roles, and how they mentor others.
Visiting Lecturer James Schulte Talks on Vegetated Green Roofs in Spring Lecture Series
We are delighted to have Visting Professor James Schulte speak on Vegetative Green roofs as part of CED’s Spring 2023 lecture series, “Blue, Green, & Gray Infrastructure.” Professor Schulte’s research explores the different ways that green roofs can help reduce environmental issues in urban environments.
Douglas, GA Design Charrette
The CCDP took a team of 17 students down to Douglas, GA, for our spring design charrette. The Downtown Development Authority of Douglas requested our help in creating a cohesive vision that addressed revitalization potential, corridor enhancements, and infill housing along a 3-mile business district. In just 3 days, students representing all of CED’s disciplines toured the town for the first time, facilitated a community listening session, and developed short-term and long-range concepts around streetscape improvements, placemaking, greenway enhancement, celebrating Black culture, and infill housing in historic districts. The work they were able to produce in just three days is truly remarkable and the Douglas DDA was blown away by our innovative ideas — we hope to see some of them implemented in the future!
The CED’s Georgia Landscape Magazine is Back!
After a five-year hiatus, CED’s Georgia Landscape Magazine is rebooted! Beginning in 1976, Georgia Landscape Magazine is a student-run publication curated, written, and published by the students of CED. The upcoming issue will be published this Spring! Click the link below to read more about the history of the magazine!
CED Hosts Annual Landscape Architecture Short Course
The College of Environment and Design hosted the annual Landscape Architecture Short Course at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia on February 1-2, 2023. The short course had over 100 virtual and in-person attendees with 12 corporate sponsors. Educational sessions covered a wide range of topics, such as ecoregional green roofs, supply chain disruptions, and preserving historic sites.
Explore Athens and Beyond with AthSketch
Every week, CED lecturer Cameron Berglund leads an enthusiastic group of urban sketchers across UGA’s campus and the state of Georgia. The AthSketch community is open to students and locals alike. The group meets every Wednesday to sketch a different spot around town and sharpen their individual spatial design skills. Read on to learn how you can get involved!
CED Student Among First Recipients of LAF Ignite Scholarship Program
We are excited to share that Ezra Lewis, a second-year BLA student at the College of Environment and Design (CED). She is one of four recipients to recently earn a place in the inaugural cohort of the Landscape Architecture Foundation’s Ignite Program! Read on to learn more about Ezra’s experience and the new LAF Ignite Program.
CED Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Kletzing (BLA ’15)
Daniel Kletzing is currently a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. He has worked in a variety of roles across the country, all while maintaining his dedication to use his skills for the greater good. Daniel generously shared with us how CED professors impact his pedagogy, the moment he knew he wanted to be an educator, his current work with Indigenous communities, and what keeps him inspired through it all!
MLA Alum’s Thesis Aids in Designing Community for People on the Brink of Homelessness
The Homervillage master plan is a 65.2 acre development, consisting of 30 tiny home units with three different floor plan options. The goal for this master plan was to design a community for people experiencing chronic homelessness or close to becoming homeless by giving a helping hand. Early research and initial design concepts were developed by Anna Marie Scoccimaro’s master’s thesis. Ameliorating Homelessness Through the Built Environment explored the research behind communities that help people experiencing homelessness to thrive once again.
CED Hosts Experience UGA Tenth Grade Field Trips
The Experience UGA program is a partnership between the Clarke County School District (CCSD) and the UGA Office of Service Learning which aims to bring every PreK-12 student to UGAʼs campus every year for a curricular-based field trip. This year, we welcomed students from Clarke Central High school on November 14th and from Cedar Shoals High School on November 16th. The Experience UGA trips achieved the goal of exposing high schoolers to college and the field of landscape architecture through a thoughtfully tailored experience.
CED Alum Participates in Capitol Christmas Tree Project
CED alum, Kelly Holdbrooks (MLA ’12), strives to preserve threatened species in the Appalachian region where this year’s Capitol Christmas Tree was harvested.
CED Alumni Recognized Among the 2023 Bulldog 100
Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or operated by UGA alumni. This year, five College of Environment and Design alumni have had their businesses recognized for their achievements.
Students Install Temporary Sculptures at Founders Memorial Garden
First-year landscape architecture students in Jose Buitrago’s design studio installed 100% recyclable temporary sculptures in the Founders Memorial Garden.
Students Design Wellness Courtyard Adjacent to University Health Center
Donnie Longnecker’s second-year design students were tasked with envisioning an outdoor wellness courtyard adjacent to the UHC that focuses on fostering community and providing tranquility to the many visitors of south campus.
CED Employment Opportunities
CED Employment Opportunity for Lecturer or Assistant Professor
Small Town Preservation: Hoschton, GA Design Charrette
CED students from various programs worked together with community members and stakeholders in Hoschton, Georgia to develop concept plans addressing population growth and preserving Hoschton’s historic character.
From UGA Today: UGA Helping Rural Downtowns Experience A Renaissance
UGA CED students and alumni collaborate with the Carl Vincent Institute of Government to breath new life into Georgia’s small, rural cities.
BLA Site Designs + Athens Hospitality
CED BLA student site designs help pave the way for Classic Center design concepts, furthering program’s ties to the hospitality and tourism industry.
In Memoriam: Brian LaHaie
It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brian LaHaie, retired CED professor, esteemed colleague, and friend, passed away on July 28, 2022.
CED MLA Alumna Designs Park Inspired by Hart County History
UGAToday recently covered the Railroad Street Park project in Hart County which was designed by Elizabeth Crimmins (MLA ’22).
New Science Lab in Denmark Hall Extends CED’s STEM Capacity
CED Technology and Facilities team unveils CED’s first dedicated science laboratory. The lab is located in Denmark Hall and demonstrates the college’s continued dedication to bridging science and art.
Dean’s Advisory Council Members Receive Honors from ASLA and UGA
Dean’s Advisory Council members Bob Hughes (BLA ’77) and Ed Castro (BLA ’88) received high honors from ASLA and UGA this June.
CED BLA Shark Tank Competition Highlights Students’ Professional Skills
The 2022 CED BLA Shark Tank competition showcased innovative business plans for design firms created by Donnie Longenecker’s Professional Practice class.
BLA Program Growth Brings Facilities Changes for Fall 2022
Enrollment increases with the BLA department inspire big changes for CED facility use and programming.
CED Hosts Month of Events to Celebrate Frederick Law Olmsted
April 2022 was full of events honoring Olmsted’s legacy in landscape architecture as part of a nation-wide celebration of his 200th birthday.
Associate Dean Ashley Steffens Inducted to 2022 CELA Academy of Fellows
UGA CED Associate Dean Ashley Steffens was inducted to the 2022 CELA Academy of Fellows at their annual conference, achieving the highest honor in the organization’s membership.
CED + Dodd School of Art Collaborative Virtual Summit Explores Port City Features Through Research and Art Work
CED Professor Stephen Ramos, DDes among curators of international virtual summit to foster dialog between urbanism and art.
Claiming Open Spaces: Documentary Screening + Panel Discussion
A two-night event co-hosted by the Georgia ASLA.
2022 Landscape Architecture Short Course Breaks New Ground
The College of Environment and Design hosted the annual Landscape Architecture Short Course February 1st and 2nd at the Classic Center in downtown Athens, Georgia. After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event was allowed to occur again with health precautions in place. Professor Donnie Longenecker spearheaded the event once again with the help of student assistants Sallie Smith and Kayla Joiner, and Tom Jones as technical support.
MLA Student Morgane Coleman Leads the Way For VR in the CED
Master of Landscape Architecture student Morgane Coleman is leading the way with incorporating virtual reality (VR) technologies into the classroom in the College of Environment and Design.
CED Partners on 2022 Sustainability Grant Project
“Bee Beautiful,” a project created by Genetics and Ecology undergraduate Elizabeth Esser and directed by CED Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture Dr. Eric Macdonald, aims to reduce toxic vegetation for migratory birds and increase native habitat and food sources for pollinators.
A Park Reimagined: New Design for Bowman Park
Recently, final design plans were revealed by four University of Georgia students who were tasked to reimagine the Bowman Town Park. From community input meetings, surveys and other information-gathering sessions, master’s degree candidates Andrew Petersen, Kayla Joiner, Elizabeth Crimmins and Guangzhao (Sophia) Zhang, took what locals asked for and set out to put their landscape-designing knowledge to work for the rural community. Joining the students on the call were Katherine Melcher, their UGA Design Studio professor; Cara Specht, representing the S.C. Forestry Commission and the Tree City USA program; Toby Douthat with Sen. Lindsey Graham’s office and S.C. Rep. Gilda Cobb-Hunter of District 66.
Open-Rank, Tenure-Track Position in Architectural History
The College of Environment and Design (CED) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the level of assistant, associate, or full professor in architectural history, beginning in the 2022 Fall term. The successful candidate will have expertise in the history of the nineteenth and twentieth-century U.S. built environment.
MLK Day: Ivy Removal at the Founders Memorial Garden
Volunteers will be removing English Ivy from the Founders Memorial Garden by pulling, cutting and digging it out. Volunteers should come with clothing and shoes to work outdoors on unlevel ground. Volunteers will be bending over and pulling ivy, and then carrying piles of it to a collective area.
Alumni Spotlight: Mario Cambardella Establishes Servescape, An Online Plant Nursery and Design Studio Serving the Atlanta and Athens Areas
When Mario Cambardella (BLA ’06, MEPD ’11, MLA ’13) was operating his small design build firm back in 2012, he wished there was a way to easily order locally grown plant material for on-site delivery. It was then that he came up with the initial concept for ServeScape – an online marketplace for plants sourced directly from local farmers and wholesalers.
The University of Georgia and the Daffodil Project to Create A New Memorial Garden on the UGA Campus
On December 5, 2021 at 11 AM EST, students, faculty, alumni, and community members will gather at the Baldwin Street stairs at the University of Georgia for a planting and dedication ceremony including a speaker from the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust, Sandra Craine, the child of a Holocaust survivor, sharing her mother’s story. This event is free and open to the public.
Five CED Alumni Recognized Among the 2022 Bulldog 100
Once again, CED graduates were among the “Bulldog 100.” Bulldog 100 celebrates the top 100 fastest-growing organizations owned or operated by UGA alumni.
Author and Critic Adam Gopnik to Speak November 17, 2021, UGA Chapel
The UGA College of Environment and Design prides itself on teaching at the intersection of art and science, and is therefore pleased to host internationally renowned critic and essayist Adam Gopnik at the UGA Chapel on Wednesday, November 17th at 4:00 p.m. Gopnik will address the compelling need to reaffirm the fundamental relationship between the arts and sciences. A book signing will follow the lecture, with several of his published works available for purchase.
UGA Professors to Share Their Expertise as Speakers at This Year’s ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture
FRIDAY, NOV 19: Donnie Longenecker, ASLA, UGA CED Senior Lecturer Friday, Nov 19: 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM CDT Technical Workshop: Preparing for Landscape Architect Registration Exam Section 4 Sam E. […]
MLA Student Receives ASAI Award
Master of Landscape Architecture student Madelaine Kinnebrew has been given a Student Award of Distinction in the American Society of Architectural Illustrator’s (ASAI) 36th Architecture in Perspective Professional and Student Competition. Madelaine studied advanced graphics under Dr. Jessica Fernandez.
Cameron Berglund Joins CED as Full-Time Lecturer
A decade ago, Cameron Berglund traveled to Uganda to work as a landscape designer and instructor at the CIDI Training Center for Gardening and Landscaping, a vocational school in the country’s capital. During his two years in Kampala, Berglund put together a curriculum to introduce post-high school Ugandan students to landscape design and installation. After working for many years in the US, his desire to be more service-focused led him to step out and explore how landscape architecture could be used in the majority world. The relationships he formed while in-country greatly broadened his understanding of landscape architecture’s potential impact, especially through education. His time in Uganda strengthened his passion for service and helped to ignite his continued desire for teaching. Today, Berglund is the College of Environment and Design’s newest faculty member.
CED Alumni awarded ASLA Honor Award
Matt Whitaker (MLA ’01) and Thomas Brown (BLA ’10) of WMWA Landscape Architects have been awarded the ASLA Honor Award for their work on the Market + Georgia Public Place project. The project, located around the historic Patten Towers in downtown Chattanooga, was the result of a collaboration between WMWA and local artist Genesis the Greykid. Through an approach that “elevated the role of engagement as the primary design method”, the team was able to implement a project that is reflective of the needs of Chattanooga’s traditionally underserved residents.
CTL Grant Expands Access to Digital Drawing Technology at CED
Associate Professor David Spooner has been awarded a UGA Learning Technology Grant (LTG) to expand access to advanced digital drawing technology at CED. The grant supported the purchase of fifteen new iPad Pros and Apple pencils, as well as software for the devices.
UGA Interdisciplinary Research Team explores coastal housing challenges
UGA students are working with the University of Georgia Marine Institute on Sapelo Island to create new designs that could help coastal residents weather the next hurricane. The UGA interdisciplinary team includes colleagues from the College of Engineering, College of Environment and Design, the department of geography, the department of marine sciences, the Carl Vinson Institute of Government, Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, the Office of Research, and the Office of the University Architect.
McDuffie County Trails Charrette
McDuffie County, Ga. – The McDuffie County Archway Partnership enlisted design assistance from the College of Environment and Design (CED) in order to increase recreational opportunities around Clarks Hill Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes east of the Mississippi River. Led by the CED Center for Community Design and Preservation, graduate students from the college’s landscape architecture and urban planning programs have provided a master plan that includes concepts tailored to kayaking enthusiasts, hikers, campers, recreational cyclists, and equestrians.
Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Furmanski, founder of Studio Hai
Furmanski credits his time at the College of Environment + Design for providing a solid foundation in the many facets of landscape architecture to enter the profession with confidence.
New Collaboration Spaces in Jackson Street Building
Tom Jones, with the support of Lee Cornell and Ashley Steffens, has received a $13,000 grant to set up collaboration stations throughout the college. The first of such stations is located on the ground floor of JSB. The space includes a large format display screen that accommodates wireless connections and a variety of input devices – such as digitizing tablets and document cameras – as well as seating areas for users to congregate and share projects and ideas.
Chris Hite Appointed to ASLA Council of Fellows
The UGA College of Environment + Design is honored to announce that Christina Hite, UGA CED Alumna and chair of the Dean’s Advisory Council, has been elevated to the American Society of Landscape Architects’ 2021 Council of Fellows. The Fellowship is among the highest honors that the ASLA bestows upon its members, and it is used to recognize outstanding commitment to the profession of landscape architecture. Nominated by the Florida Chapter ASLA, Hite was recognized for excellence in Leadership and Management and was one of only 35 professionals nationwide to be named a Fellow this year.
CED students design healing gardens for The Ark Family Preservation Center
The College of Environment and Design (CED) partnered with The Ark Family Preservation Center to create a series of gardens that promote healing for families broken by destructive forces such as drugs and alcohol. The Clinkenbeard Healing Gardens, named after the grandmother of the center’s founder, Dr. Oxley, are envisioned to be a space where parents and children can reconnect with each other through play and nature.
Darrel Morrison in Residence from Sept. 13-16, 2021
From Sept. 13-16, Professor Darrel Morrison will be the artist in residence at the UGA College of Environment + Design. Hosted by Professor R. Alfred Vick. Co-sponsored by the College of Environment + Design (CED) and College of Agriculture and Environmental Science (CAES)
Project Profile: Flood Resilience for the City of Tybee Island
CED Professor and River Basin Center affiliate Alfie Vick discusses flood management and resilient natural infrastructure in the new RBC project-profile, “Flood Resilience for the City of Tybee Island: The Tybee Island Back River Study”
Ten UGA faculty members named 2021-2022 Women’s Leadership Fellows
CED’s Associate Dean Ashley Steffens has been named to the 2021‑2022 class of the university’s Women’s Leadership Fellows Program.
MLA Program recognized STEM Discipline by Board of Regents
The UGA College of Environment + Design is excited to announce an important milestone for the Master of Landscape Architecture program: The Board of Regents of the University System of […]
Digital Landscape Architecture Conference
CED Ph.D. student Jiyue Zhao won the 5th prize of the 2021 DLA poster competition in the Digital Landscape Architecture Conference, which was held on May 26 – 28 in Dessau-Köthen-Bernburg, Germany.
Beauty of the Wild by Darrel Morrison
In “Beauty of the Wild: A Life Designing Landscapes Inspired by Nature,” Darrel Morrison, Dean (1983-1991), and Professor Emeritus, tells stories of people and places that have nourished his career as a teacher and a designer of nature-inspired landscapes.
Davis and Nichols author new book, Plants in Design
Brad Davis, associate professor and MLA program coordinator, and David Nichol, associate professor at the University of Georgia have teamed up to publish “Plants in Design.” The goal of the book was to create a well-rounded reference guide to help users to create well-designed landscapes. The focus of the book is on southern landscapes and covers from herbaceous perennials to shrubs and trees. “Plants in Design” is available for preorder through the UGA Press and will be officially released on May 1st, 2021!
Lecturer’s work focuses on people, place, technology
Jessica Fernandez’s research focuses on campus planning and community building, as well as the application of emerging technologies and contemporary design communications in landscape architecture. (Photo by Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA)
Kona Gray to be CED 2021 Commencement Speaker
Kona Gray (BLA ’97) will deliver the spring Commencement address at the College of Environment and Design at the University of Georgia. After graduating from the CED with a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, Gray has worked in over thirty countries over the past 26 years and is currently a Principal at EDSA in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Gray serves as President of the Landscape Architecture Foundation and Vice President for Professional Practice of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and is also, an active member of the Urban Land Institute.
Whitney Barr selected as first CELA Fountain Scholar
Whitney Barr has won the inaugural 2021 Fountain Scholar award, granted by The Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture. Named after Charles Fountain, this prestigious award was established to help Black, Indigenous and other students of color advance their landscape architecture education.
Alumnus leaves historic gift to the CED
When Jim Lambert, a graduate of the Master of Landscape Architecture program at the University of Georgia’s College of Environment and Design (CED), passed away in 2011, he left money in a family trust to be given to his alma mater. Jim’s wife, Paula, made good on his wishes earlier this year: pledging a planned gift from the trust that will create a $5 million endowment supporting international travel for CED’s landscape architecture students. Once realized, the gift will be the largest in CED’s history.
CED Alum Leigh Elkins awarded Walter Barnard Hill Award
Congratulations to CED Alumna Leigh Askew Elkins for receiving the prestigious UGA Walter Barnard Hill Award for her achievements in public service and outreach
The Williams Family Plaza Charrette
Behind the Jackson Street Building is a small plaza with a lot of potential. Jon Williams (BLA ’96) saw the opportunity to give back to CED with a donation in his family’s name as well as a learning opportunity for current landscape architecture students. Professor Doug Pardue led a hybrid design charrette to re-image the space as a “working yard” that would support student learning, create a welcoming event space, showcase landscape architecture and best design practices, and provide a smooth thoroughfare for those passing through.
CED Alumni Lead Through Global Pandemic
Two CED alumni are featured in the latest issue of Georgia Magazine.
Student Internship Spotlights: English Hinton and Zack Orr
This time of year, many students are seeking Summer internships. For two CED students, their remarkable experiences left a big impact as they closed a chapter on their time at UGA.
Community Landscape Lab Studio Engages in Service-Learning
Katherine Melcher, an associate professor of landscape architecture in the College of Environment and Design, has created the Community Landscape Lab to engage students and community groups using landscape architecture as the means to acuate social change. Through the Community Landscape Lab, Professor Melcher partners students with clients in a Master’s level Landscape Architecture (MLA) studio to provide stakeholders with design concepts and engagement strategies useful to the community. Bringing more awareness to the lab’s work, students developed a blog to publish information about the projects they are working on, including background information, weekly updates on community feedback, and their design recommendations.
Improving Rural Health through Design
Researchers have identified significant linkages between public health and the design of the built environment, including impacts on physical activity, walkability, social and mental health. While most design research centers on the re-design of cities and other urban places, Georgia is predominately a rural state. With the 20th highest adult and the 18th highest child obesity rates in the nation, rural Georgia needs design interventions that are sustainable, community supported and cost-effective. While better health outcomes through design is frequently touted for urban areas, research neglects design and planning for rural communities.
Melcher, Vick accepted into inaugural rural research cohort
The College of Environment and Design at UGA is proud to announce that Professors Katherine Melcher and Alfie Vick have been accepted into the inaugural cohort of the Rural Engagement Faculty Workshop series sponsored by the Office of the Vice-President for Public Service and Outreach (PSO). The initiative connects academic faculty with rural research interests to public service faculty with community connections throughout Georgia.
UGA Special Collections Libraries Faculty Fellows program
Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture, Sungkyung Lee [https://ced.uga.edu/directory/faculty_profiles/lee_sungkyung/], has been accepted into the 2021 cohort of the UGA Special Collections Libraries Faculty Fellows program.
Georgia DOT, UGA and The Ray Break Ground on Latest Meadow-Research Installation
Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT), The Ray and the University of Georgia’s College of Environment + Design (UGA CED) are pleased to announce Phase 2 of their meadow-research plantings on The Ray Highway, at the Exit 6 median alongside I-85’s northbound lanes. The purpose of the research is to establish innovative uses that beautify and improve the utilization of Georgia’s highway corridor.
CED Included in Interdisciplinary Pre-Seed Research Teams
Members of the CED are participating in two research teams as part of a 2021 cohort sponsored by the UGA Office of Research. In partnership with the Office of the Provost, competitive “pre-seed” funding was made available to stimulate collaboration around areas of need and to position faculty teams to be competitive for internal and external grants.
Landscape Architecture Foundation Medal
Karen A. Phillips, FASLA was awarded this year’s 2021 Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Medal, recognizing an expansive career in community development, public service, environmental design, urban planning, real estate, and revitalization.
Bruce Ferguson authors new book
Former College of Environment and Design (CED) Associate Professor and American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Fellow, Bruce Ferguson, has recently authored the book, A Philosophy of Landscape Construction, which outlines a new philosophy of values in landscape construction.
CED Faculty recognized by Students
The UGA Center for Teaching and Learning created the Thank-a-Teacher program 12 years ago to allow students an easy way to express gratitude to a professor, instructor, or graduate student teacher who has impacted their life in a profound and meaningful way. CED Associate Professor David Spooner and Ph.D. Candidate Lynn Abdouni are both receiving praise from students for their engaging classes.
Virtual Lecture by Tom Mayes
The UGA College of Environment and Design will present a virtual lecture by Tom Mayes, General Counsel of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, on Wednesday, March 3, 4:30 p.m. EST.
MLA James Shulte at TEDXUGA
“A City Under the Sedums: Vegetated Roof Adoption in a Modern Urbanizing World.” This January, Master of Landscape Architecture student James Schulte had the opportunity to present his thesis research in the Salon Series hosted by TEDxUGA.
Alum Jon Williams appointed to State LAR Board
Jon Williams (BLA ’96), CEO and President of W&A Engineering, was recently appointed to the Georgia Board of Landscape Architects by Governor Brian Kemp. According to the press release, the Board is authorized to “adopt rules, set standards for licensure, adopt mandatory standards of professional conduct, and investigate and discipline unauthorized, negligent or incompetent practice.” In addition, the Board also licenses landscape architects, after applicants complete their education and pass a national and state exam.
In Memoriam: Neal Weatherly
The CED community is deeply saddened by the recent passing of Neal Weatherly, BLA 1962 and MLA 1970.
Collaborative Design in Action: UGA and LSU Students Collaborate on Transformative Service-Learning Project in Savannah
Interdisciplinary Collaboration on a Service-Learning Project in Savannah: UGA and LSU Students Forge Connections Through Design From November 19 to 21, 2024, students in the PLAN 6520 Urban Design Studio […]
BLA Students Go Bananas Designing Foraging Garden For Chimpanzees in North Georgia
Last semester, students in Associate Professor Jose Buitrago’s second-year BLA studio brought their talents to Blue Ridge, GA, where they helped envision a new foraging and education garden for Project Chimps, a sanctuary for retired research chimpanzees.
Ecological Design Meets Infrastructure: A Biodiversity Action Plan for Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
What if the world’s busiest airport was also a shining example of ecological harmony? At the College of Environment + Design, our senior landscape architecture studio took on this challenge through developing a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP), a visionary project reimagining the 4,700-acre grounds of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Student Work on Display: A First Look at CED’s Upcoming Critique Week
Join us for CED’s Spring Critique Week! April 30th to May 2nd in the Jackson Street Building.
CED Students Publish New Issue of Georgia Landscape Magazine
The latest edition of Georgia Landscape Magazine is here! Written, curated, and produced entirely by CED students, this annual publication showcases fresh perspectives on landscape architecture.
