The Vision and Practice of Forest Urbanism
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THE VISION AND PRACTICE OF FOREST URBANISM
SYMPOSIUM KEYNOTE
THU, OCT 23, 6:30 PM
CAMPBELL 153
SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS
FRI, OCT 24, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
CAMPBELL 153
The Center for Forest Urbanism (CFU), founded by Tim Beatley at the UVA School of Architecture, advances tree conservation and forest-focused design through research, policy, and practice. Drawing on expertise in law, economics, ecology, planning, and public policy, the CFU studies innovative valuation methods, engagement strategies, and legal frameworks for protecting mature trees in collaboration with the Biophilic Cities Network partner cities.
Join us for the inaugural symposium of the Center for Forest Urbanism. A Thursday (10.23) evening keynote by Jeremy Hoffman, Director of Impact Evaluation and Community Science Groundwork USA, will open the symposium, followed by a full day of sessions on Friday (10.24). Over the course of the symposium, participants will engage in a multidisciplinary exploration of the essential role of trees and forests in urban landscapes. Sessions will introduce the work of the CFU fellows with backgrounds in art, music, and psychology; innovative law and policy aiming to preserve mature urban trees; case studies in tree-friendly development practices; and engagement initiatives from the local Charlottesville community.
The event is free and open to the public. Please register for Friday (see link below) to allow for planning for seating and refreshments, and to enter to win an oak tree seedling from two of the university’s elder oaks.
SCHEDULE—THU, OCT 23
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FOREST BATHING WALK AT O'HILL
4:30–6 PM
MEET AT OBSERVATORY HILL TRAILHEAD
Join Eric Smith, nature-focused therapist at UVA's Student Health and Wellness for a mindful, leisurely stroll through the on-Grounds forest patch at Observatory Hill.
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FOREST PATCH TOUR
5–6 PM
MEET AT CAMPBELL HALL NORTH TERRACE
Tour the Campbell Hall and Meadow Creek forest patches, two of the University of Virginia's six forest patches cultivated in the Miyawaki method for afforestation.
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KEYNOTE — TREES, BUILDINGS, PAVEMENT, PLANS: HOW URBAN DESIGN AFFECTS CLIMATE STRESSORS
6:30 PM, FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION
Jeremy S. Hoffman, PhD, Director of Impact Evaluation and Community Science at Groundwork USA and a nationally recognized climate scientist, presents case studies that demonstrate how urban design and planning can be used to exacerbate—or ameliorate—climate stressors in cities.
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SCHEDULE—FRI, OCT 24
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LIGHT BREAKFAST
8:30–9 AM
OUTSIDE CAMPBELL 153
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INTRODUCTION — WHAT IS FOREST URBANISM?
9–9:30 AM
Tim Beatley, Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities, Department of Urban + Environmental Planning, UVA; Executive Director, Biophilic Cities and Center for Forest Urbanism
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CENTER FOR FOREST URBANISM FELLOWS
9:30–10:15 AM
Sanda Ilescu, Professor of Architecture and Art, UVA
Matthew Burtner, Eleanor Shea Professor of Music Composition and Computer Technologies, UVA; Co-Director, Coastal Futures Conservatory
Aaron Rueben, Assistant Professor of Psychology, UVA
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SHORT FILM: DEBRA'S FOREST
10:15–10:30 AM
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POLICY & PLANNING STRATEGIES TO VALUE AND RETAIN MATURE URBAN TREES
10:45 AM–12 PM
Policy Roadmap
JD Brown (Presenter + Moderator), Program Director, Biophilic Cities
Panelists:
Kathryn Kolb, Executive Director, EcoAddendum
Ann Jurczyk, Virginia Urban Restoration Manager, Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Vincent Verweij, Urban Forest Manager, Arlington County Urban Forestry
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LUNCH
12–1 PM
CAMPBELL VAN LENGEN LOBBY + NORTH TERRACE
Interactive installations by the Center for Forest Urbanism Fellows
Self-guided forest patch tour
Short films
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SHORT FILMS: BRYANT HEIGHTS & RIVERBLUFF
1–1:15 PM
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KEYNOTE—HOW TREES ROOT CITY DWELLERS
1–1:30 PM
Jamie Reaser, PhD, President and CEO of Rain Crow Consulting asks the question, how do trees influence the psyche of the urban humanscape? This transdisciplinary presentation will explore multiple dimensions of the human-tree relationship in urban environments, including mental and physical health, spiritual well-being, community cohesion and resilience, cultural heritage, and the arts.
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THE ROLE OF TREES AND FORESTS IN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
1:30–2:30 PM
CO-HOSTED WITH THE WHITE RUFFIN BYRON CENTER FOR REAL ESTATE
Moderator:
Keven Lindemann, Executive Director, White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate, UVA McIntire School of Commerce
Keith Woodard, Founder, Woodard Properties
Fred Wolf, Architect and Founding Partner, Wolf Ackerman
Richard Price, AIA, Architect and Urban Designer
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FOREST URBANISM IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
2:30–3:30 PM
Moderator:
Tim Beatley, Teresa Heinz Professor of Sustainable Communities, Department of Urban + Environmental Planning, UVA; Executive Director, Biophilic Cities and Center for Forest Urbanism
Panelists:
Cathy Boyd, Executive Director, ReLeaf Cville
Jill Trischman-Marks, Executive Director, Botanical Garden of the Piedmont
Bill Sublette, President, Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards
Lisa Wittenborn, Executive Director, Rivanna Conservation Alliance
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CLOSING SESSION
3:45–4:30 PM
Creative Strategies for Public Engagement
Future Agenda + Role of Center for Forest Urbanism
Sacred Tree Giveaway + Tree Parade
