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This presentation discusses the seven biggest considerations for planners and designers when designing near wetlands, streams, forests, and other environmental resources.
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June 20, 2019
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM (Pacific Time) {more time zones}
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Trails are seen in many shapes and forms, but the best trails are places for users to enjoy for many reasons, as well as connections within communities. Likewise, trails can create spaces with a strong sense of community and extend over, through and around many types of resources. When designing a pedestrian bridge, boardwalk or through the forest, planners and designers should consider seven topics that will have a major impact on the long-term success of a project. Each item marked off the design checklist is another step toward a lasting successful project.
This presentation discusses the seven biggest considerations for planners and designers when designing near wetlands, streams, forests, and other environmental resources. The discussion covers how the features in the landscape drive the type of trail, boardwalk or bridge, depending on where it is and how it will be used. The presentation covers code requirements, trail width, site conditions, geotechnical considerations, structural considerations, permitting, durability and user safety.
This webinar qualifies as a Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) course (via LA CES).
Daniel Biggs, Landscape Architect, Weston & Sampson
Daniel Biggs is a registered Landscape Architect, Certified Arborist, and Certified Ecological Restoration Practitioner with over 16 years of multi-disciplinary experience in all phases of landscape architecture design and environmental planning projects. His background includes leading multi-disciplinary teams on master planning, parks and recreational facilities, multi-use trails, campus improvements, and multi-modal transportation projects. Prior to his current position, Dan led the landscape architecture practice of a specialty bicycle and pedestrian planning and design firm in the Metro Washington, D.C. area. Outside of the office, Dan serves on the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards National Landscape Architect Registration Examination writing committee and spends his weekends hiking, biking, and sailing with family.
Jason Philbin, President, PermaTrak
Mr. Jason Philbin is president of PermaTrak North America, a concrete boardwalk design-build company. Prior to PermaTrak, Jason was Director of Preconstruction and Area Engineer for multiple geotechnical contractors and pre-engineered bridge manufacturers. Jason is currently a member of ASHE, ASCE and ASLA, and has held each of the officer positions with the Southern Branch of the North Carolina Section of ASCE. Jason holds a BSCE and an MSCE from the University of Kentucky, and is a registered professional engineer. Jason is a two-time Ironman who enjoys using greenways and trails as part of his fitness regime.
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