CLASS DESCRIPTION
[CEUs will be offered for this course. Pre-register here: https://signin.aecdaily.com/register/CAI6384.]
This course explores how play, universal design and outdoor fitness trends are shaping inclusive, engaging and high-performing community spaces. Learn how adventure, inclusion, awe, equity and active design are transforming parks and outdoor recreation and discover strategies that improve outcomes for people and places.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Sarah Lisiecki, Communications & Education Manager, BCI Burke combines a passion for play, the outdoors and movement with more than 11 years in the play industry and hundreds of presentations given on topics from Inclusive Design, Musical Play and Trends in Play at Parks and Recreation Conferences, District Meetings, Landscape Architect Firms and Representative Trainings. She studied Communications and Political Science at the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire and has been an integral part of many research studies on play, movement and community impact. As an advocate for play as a critical part of development, she serves on the Steering Committee of the US Play Coalition, on the Parks & Recreation Editorial Advisory Board, as part of the IPEMA Marketing Committee, is a member of multiple play research project teams, the Product Development Council and presents at a variety of conferences. She spends her spare time hiking, running, biking and climbing and with her (many) rescue dogs.