Green Infrastructure (GI) is a strategy that a growing number of communities are using to manage storm water more sustainably, while using that water to irrigate vegetation that provides myriad benefits such as capturing, cleaning and infiltrating storm water; creating wildlife habitat; shading and cooling streets and buildings; and calming traffic. WMG has been working with community members to install neighborhood level GI projects in Tucson since 2008. Now WMG is offering an in-depth professional training covering the "how to" of organization and design for community led GI installations. We offer a certification for this course, earned upon course completion and passing a written exam.
Next Trainings: TBD (spring 2013)
Application. Not available at this time.
Instructors. James MacAdam, WMG Green Streets/Green Neighborhoods Program Manager, Catlow Shipek, WMG Senior Program Manager, James DeRoussel, RLA, also with WMG, will lead this hands-on technical training in community-based green infrastructure best practices.
Training Curriculum. The focus of this technical training will be on retrofitting and redevelopment. Learning will be achieved through a blend of classroom lectures, site assessments, design exercises, and a hands on workshop. This training draws on WMG's experience working with neighborhoods and local governments to install GI in the Southwest. While WMG's focus is on southwestern neighborhoods the intent is for the knowledge gained in this training to be transferable to other regions.
The training will cover:
- GI Integrated design
- Technical application of GI in a variety of urban environments
- Maintenance and problem solving
- Community engagement
- Policy & permitting
- Tools for overcoming municipal fears
WMG's goal is to transfer this advanced technical knowledge to professionals, educators, and community activists who will implement these practices in their work and teach others. This course may be particularly appropriate for landscape architects, architects, permaculture designers, developers, engineers, policy makers, restoration ecologists and community activists.
Training Schedule. TBD
Food. Snacks, water and lunch are included in the course fee.
Fees. Early Registration, $450. Additional discounts of $50 for both early registration and regular rates, are available to alumni of previous WMG trainings. Regular registration is $500.
Scholarships. WMG offers a limited number of scholarships of $50 to $200 to help defray the cost of the course. To be considered for a scholarship, please include a description of your financial need where directed on the application. We will review your needs and let you know if your request has been successful. For more information email Catlow Shipek at catlow@watershedmg.org or call 520-396-3266x1.
