THE VISION AND PRACTICE OF FOREST URBANISM

Fri Oct 24 2025 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm UTC-04:00

University of Virginia School of Architecture | Charlottesville

Religion, Race & Democracy Lab, University of Virginia
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THE VISION AND PRACTICE OF FOREST URBANISM
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Center for Forest Urbanism Symposium
(Keynote: Thu, Oct 23, 6:30 PM + Sessions: Fri, Oct 24, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM) Register for Friday Sessions
About this Event

Engage in a multidisciplinary exploration of the essential role of trees and forests in urban landscapes. The inaugural symposium of the UVA Center for Forest Urbanism will begin on October 23 with a Thursday evening keynote by Jeremy Hoffman, Director of Impact Evaluation and Community Science with Groundwork USA. A full day of sessions will follow on Friday, October 24, and will include sessions that cover the work of forest fellows with backgrounds in art, music, and psychology, innovative law and policy aiming to preserve mature urban trees, case studies in tree-friendly development practices, and engagement initiatives from the local Charlottesville community.

The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP for Friday to allow for planning for seating and refreshments. Registration for Friday will also enter you to win an oak tree seedling from two of the university’s elder oaks.

For more information visit the event page at the School of Architecture.


Agenda

πŸ•‘: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Forest Patch Tour (10.23, before Keynote)

Info: MEET AT CAMPBELL HALL NORTH TERRACE
Tour the Campbell Hall and Meadow Creek forest patches, two of the University of Virginia's six forest patches cultivated in the Miyawaki method for afforestation.


πŸ•‘: 06:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Keynote (10.23)
Host: Jeremy Hoffman

Info: "Trees, Buildings, Pavement, Plans: How Urban Design Affects Climate Stressors" Location: Campbell Hall 153


πŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
What is Forest Urbanism? (10.24)
Host: Tim Beatley

Info: An introduction to the Center for Forest Urbanism. Location: Campbell Hall 153


πŸ•‘: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Presentations Inaugural Forest Fellows (10.24)
Host: Sanda Iliescu (UVA Architecture and Art)

Info: Location: Campbell Hall 153


πŸ•‘: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Policy and Planning Strategies to Value and Retain Mature Urban Trees (10.24)
Host: JD Brown (presenter + moderator)

Info: Location: Campbell Hall 153


πŸ•‘: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Afternoon Keynote, pending (10.24)

Info: Location: Campbell Hall 153


πŸ•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Role of Trees and Forests in Local Development (10.24)
Host: Keven Lindemann (moderator)

Info: Co-Hosted with White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate. Location: Campbell Hall 153


πŸ•‘: 02:15 PM - 03:15 PM
Forest Urbanism in Charlottesville (10.24)
Host: Cathy Boyd (ReLeaf Cville)

Info: Location: Campbell Hall 153


πŸ•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Future Agenda + Role of Center for Forest Urbanism (10.24)

Info: Location: Campbell Hall 153


πŸ•‘: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Sacred Tree Giveaway + Tree Parade (10.24)

Info: Location: Campbell Hall 153


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University of Virginia School of Architecture, 110 Bayly Drive, Charlottesville, United States

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