Lecture Series

AED Presents: FDR Park - A Resilient Vision for a Historic Park 

The FDR Park Master Plan represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine a historic public space, designed by the Olmsted Brothers, sons of prominent landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, to serve 21st century Philadelphians. 

Project leaders will discuss an ecologically resilient, community-supported vision for the future of FDR Park and its position as a critical piece of civic and public health infrastructure, a signature open space asset that meets the needs of an inclusive and diverse set of users.

Panelists include: 

  • Charles B. Neer, WRT, Senior Associate, PLA, ASLA
  • Allison Schapker, Fairmount Park Conservancy, Chief Projects Officer
  • Michael Trumbauer, Biohabitats, Chesapeake\Delaware Bays Bioregion Team Leader, CERP 

In-person at Temple University Ambler Campus and virtual via Zoom.

ZOOM Link for livestream

Temple University Ambler parking is free for this event. Please use the online form at

ambler.temple.edu/visitor to register your vehicle for visitor parking.

 
 

 

This event is made possible in part by the Temple University General Activities Fund (GAF).

 

History Theory Talks: Urbanist Daniel E. Coslett, PhD

Architecture and urban scholar Daniel E. Coslett, PhD of Drexel University presents his current research in the Architecture program's History Theory Talks series, which focuses on pressing issues in architectural history and theory as it relates to design, environment, and politics. Faculty and students from across Tyler are welcome.

Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

History Theory Talks: Assistant Professor Taryn Mudge, PhD

Architectural historian and Tyler Assistant Professor Taryn Mudge, PhD presents her current research in the Architecture program's History Theory Talks series, which focuses on pressing issues in architectural history and theory as it relates to design, environment, and politics. Faculty and students from across Tyler are welcome.

Lunch will be provided on a first come, first served basis.