Mahan Rykiel Staff to Speak at “Environments for Aging” Conference”

Lydia Kimball, ASLA and Joe Burkhardt, ASLA and LEED AP will speak on March 30th at 4:15 P.M. Their seminar entitled, “Same Old Site Design? A New Guide to Wellness, Project Visibility and a Better Environment” will discuss elements of site development for seniors’ facilities that enhance the quality of life for residents, staff, and visitors using the LEED for Healthcare rating system and Green Guide for Healthcare guidelines as a guide. On March 31st at 9:45 A.M., Catherine Mahan, FASLA will lecture on”Natural Spaces for Memory Support: A Closer Look at Dementia Gardens”. Her talk, with Dr. JoAnn Westphal, will examine clinical evidence supporting the benefits of dementia gardens and explore successful strategies for designing a dementia garden.