FRI-FS-16: Seeing Double: Two Major Public School Greening Projects and Two Funding Approaches

Field Session Leader(s)

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  Robin Mark, ASLA, PLA (she/her/hers)

  Director of Partnerships
  SALT Landscape Architects
  Los Angeles, CA
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  Everett S. Carter, PLA (he/him/his)

  Associate
  SALT Landscape Architects
  Los Angeles, CA

Field Session Presenter(s)

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  Brad Rumble

  Elementary School Principal
  Esperanza Elementary (LAUSD)
  Los Angeles, CA
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  Tori Kjer, PLA

  Executive Director
  Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust
  Los Angeles, California
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  Julia E. Hawkinson, FAIA, LEED AP (she/her/hers)

  Facilities Asset Development Director
  Los Angeles Unified School District
  Los Angeles, California
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  Robin W. Carmichael, ASLA

  Landscape Architect
  Pamela Burton & Company
  SANTA MONICA, California

Esperanza Play Area During Planting/ SALT Landscape Architects

Los Angeles Unified School District is undertaking greening efforts across more than 400 elementary school campuses, and funding for these projects varies. Visit two large greening efforts - one bond-funded and one through non-profit fund-raising. Both elementary schools demonstrate the partnerships and innovative strategies needed for climate and community resilience.

Includes transportation. Moderate walking.

Learning Outcomes:

• Explore how designing nature-based play and learning environments is a vital tool for community climate-resilience strategies.
• Discover how non-profits are a critical partner with school districts in developing healthy environments for children.
• Discuss challenges and opportunities of school district wide greening initiatives to bring cooling environments to underserved communities.
• Learn how linking curriculum with native habitat into school yards fosters children’s observation skills, sparks curiosity, and develops a respect for the natural world.