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OHBA Urban Design Day 2025: Reimagining Our Cities
May 9 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
$75About the Conference
Join the Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance (OHBA) for an inspiring event featuring three sustainability experts who will share their knowledge on creating a greener, healthier, and more vibrant city! From homes and public parks to water detention, commercial spaces, and beyond, discover how we can transform our urban environment into a more livable, joyful, and sustainable place for all.
What You’ll Learn
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Effective watershed design
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Working with + understanding the ever-changing nature cycle
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Regenerative solutions in urban design and sustainability
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Supporting biodiversity
Speakers
TED MAAS
Owner of Maas Verde Landscape Restoration. Ted educates + applies ecological principles to design, build, and function in urban landscapes.
TOPIC: Landscaping in a Changing Climate: Developing Water Wise, Functional, and Aesthetically Pleasing Landscapes
ANDREW MILLISON
Globally Renowned Permaculture teacher and practitioner, media maker, and gardener. Founder of Oregon State University’s Permaculture Design program.
TOPIC: How Watershed Design is the Answer to Flooding, Drought, and Extreme Heat
MARY KEILERS
Innovation & Research Principal at Clark Condon, with extensive experience managing complex projects across various urban and green environments.
TOPIC: Design Considerations for Resiliency, Stewardship, and Innovation: A Landscape Architect’s Perspective on the Urban Landscape
Event Details
📅 Friday, May 9, 2025
🕘 9 AM – 4 PM
📍 United Way of Greater Houston
50 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77007
🎟 Members: $75 | Non-Members: $90