Sustainable Design and Social Purpose

2011 (Presenter David Rubin, Landscape Architect, Partner, OLIN, Philadelphia) - Recognizing that American cities are at a tipping point, Rubin seeks to change thinking about landscape for its transformative power to affect the lives of all citizens. It is the most democratic of disciplines to influence urbanity, wherein everyone gets to participate- whether over privileged or underserved. Rubin will explore tangible evidence that landscape can play a catalytic role in the necessary revitalization of the city. His topic explores the belief that nothing should do just one thing, and a multipurpose landscape lends to economic, environmental and social sustainability. Using examples of built and proposed work, he will identify the potential for urban living and regeneration of the American City. This lecture was recorded at "Smart Growth," the Elizabeth Babbott Conant Interdisciplinary Conference on the Environment at Connecticut College on March 4 and 5, 2011. https://www.conncoll.edu/academics/majors-departments-programs/majors-and-minors/goodwin-niering-center-for-the-environment/conferences/smart-growth/