Landscape Architecture (magazine) is sponsoring what looks like a really great opportunity to visit and study one on my favorite small cities in the United States – Charleston, South Carolina.
Though they bill the program as geared towards landscape architecture professionals, I think anyone interested in design, city planning, great old southern gardens and even the New Urbanism, would enjoy this opportunity – plus have a great long-weekend getaway.
“Today, Charleston is considered one of the nation’s most livable cities, abounding in gardens, parks, and spectacular urban landscapes”.
“We will explore Charleston’s rich landscape legacy, then contrast that with New Urbanism, which has found a firm foothold in the city. Two outstanding speakers, the city’s beloved Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr., Hon. ASLA, and visionary developer Vince Graham, will share their views on what makes Charleston the engaging city that it is today and their vision for its future.”
The program is planned to coincide with the city’s own Historic Charleston Foundation’s annual Festival of Houses and Gardens, and will include visits to some of Charleston private gardens never opened to the public before.
Dates are March 18th through the 22nd. You can get the details from the brochure on their website.
Alan
