Cultivating Connections: Investing in People & Places

People to People. People to Places. People to Resources. People to Ideas. People to Nature. People to Art. People to People. Cultivating connections is often our role as landscape architects and design professionals. Making a connection and then developing and growing that connection is often circular, starting with connecting people to people and ending with the same. Constant cultivation is what grows and builds these connections and that takes an investment, not only in our people, but in the places surrounding and nurturing them. Join us in Omaha as we explore not only the connections, but the investment this community has put forth in cultivating existing and future connections.

Please see below for complete information on schedule, lodging, and other conference details.

Registration Information for Attendees, Exhibitors, Sponsors, and Partners

Schedule

See the current schedule below. Please note the schedule is subject to change. Check back frequently for more information.

Wednesday, September 27th, 2023

Noon Strategic Planning Session Downtown Branch, Omaha Public Library, Rm 102

3:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting Downtown Branch, Omaha Public Library, Rm 102

7:30pm Welcome Social Zipline Brewing Company, 721 N 14th Street, Omaha

Thursday, September 28th, 2023

NDC ASLA 2023 Annual Conference Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE

7:00am Exhibitor Setup

7:30am Registration and Breakfast

8:30am Welcome NDC ASLA President Chris Brandriet and Conference Chair Zack Fergus

8:45am Session I (1 CEU): Tiffany Regan, Omaha Parks Foundation: Metcalf Park and Community-led Parks

9:45am Break Exhibitor Visits

10:00am Session II (1 CEU): Jewel Rodgers, PlaceMade: Caden’s Corner - North Omaha Ramp Project

11:00 Lunch and Exhibitor Break Exhibitor Visits

12:15pm Session III: Keynote Presentation (1 CEU): Stephen Osberg, Paul G Smith Associates: Creating a Community of Innovative People and Organizations at Millwork Commons

1:15pm Travel to Heartland Bike Share 1144 N 11th Street, Suite B

1:45pm Session IV: Benny Foltz, ROAM: An Introduction to Omaha’s Bike Share

3:00pm Travel Back to Hot Shops

3:30pm Session V (1 CEU): Salvador Lindquist, University Nebraska - Lincoln: Urban Heat Island Effects

6:15pm Awards Ceremony Mixer Miller Park Pavillion, 2707 Redick Avenue

7:00pm Awards Ceremony Miller Park Pavillion, 2707 Redick Avenue

Friday, September 29th, 2023

NDC ASLA 2023 Annual Conference (continued) Hot Shops Art Center, 1301 Nicholas Street, Omaha, NE

7:00am Exhibits Open

7:30am Registration and Breakfast

8:30am Welcome to Day Two

8:45am Session I: Chris Brandriet, NDC ASLA Chapter President: State of the Chapter

9:00am Break Exhibitor Visits

9:30am Session II: Jon Jacobsen, NDC ASLA Fellows Nomination Chair; Mike Stanley, FASLA; and Nancy Hoines, NDC ASLA Association Manager: Fellowship and You

10:30am Session III: Katie Bassett, Omaha MECA: Gene Leahy Mall and the RiverFront Redevelopment (1.5 CEU)

Noon Conference Closing NDC ASLA President Chris Brandriet, President Elect Mike Bender, and Conference Chair Zack Fergus

1:00pm Volunteer Opportunity Park Clean-Up with Keep Omaha Beautiful

Conference Hotels

For your convenience, NDC ASLA has set up room blocks with reduced rates at two local hotels. Please find the information on the room blocks below, as well as the names of other nearby hotels.

Cambria Hotel Downtown Omaha

740 North 14th Street, Omaha, NE, Phone (402) 218.1676

The Room Block at the Cambria covers the evenings of September 26th - September 30th, 2023, and includes double queen rooms and single king rooms for $124/night + taxes and fees. Parking is available on site for $12/night. The Cambria is about a .3 mile walk from the Hot Shops conference venue. The Cambria will provide a free shuttle to and from Hot Shops each day if guests are not comfortable walking that distance or the weather is not acceptable. Parking at Hot Shops may be difficult at times.

This room block has been extended through September 20th — but book soon via the link below!

Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha - Downtown

1212 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE, Phone (402) 345.5500

The Room Block at the Hampton covers the evenings of September 26th - September 28th, 2023, and includes double queen rooms and single king rooms for $134/night + taxes and fees. Parking is available on site for $10/night. The Hampton is right across the street from the Hot Shops conference venue.

This room block is only confirmed through September 12th — so book soon via the link below!

Cancellation Policy

In the event the conference is cancelled by the organizers, 100% of the participant’s registration fee will be refunded. Registrations cancelled by the attendee will be fully refunded until September 1st. Following September 1st, no refunds will be provided.

COVID-19 Protocols

NDC ASLA wants everyone to have a safe, healthy conference. We will adhere to state and local guidelines related to current pandemic conditions, including wearing masks indoors and social distancing when required. Most, but not all, of our indoor events will be in spaces large enough for social distancing, however with any gathering there are assumed risks in attending. If you are sick, please do not attend the conference.