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**This program is SOLD OUT.**

Landscape architect Ian McHarg advanced the integration of ecology into land planning and design. Ignacio Bunster-Ossa, A principal in the firm that McHarg founded,  discusses the precepts of a new urban ecology involving the integration of green infrastructure and public art as a way to render compact development the most appealing and sensible choice. Bunster-Ossa signs copies of his book, Reconsidering Ian McHarg: The Future of Urban Ecology, after the talk.

1.0 LU HSW-SD (AIA) / 1.0 CM (AICP) / 1.0 PDH (LA CES)

FREE. Pre-Registration required. Walk in registration based on availability.

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The Museum's award-winning Shop and Firehook Café are open for one hour prior to the start of the program. Shop and Café hours are subject to change.

Smart Growth is generously supported by the National Association of Realtors. Additional support is provided by Smart Growth America.

Photo: Philadelphia has adopted the comprehensive application of green infrastructure in pursuit of ‘triple bottom line’ sustainability objectives—both on private and public lands. Such integration is key towards a healthy urban ecology.  Image courtesy of Wallace Roberts & Todd.