The 2015 Geodesign Forum is Presented by Liberty Property Trust and Pennoni Associates Inc.

The 3rd Annual Fall Geodesign Forum at Philadelphia University will bring together design practitioners, educators, and students of the built environment who are interested not only in the SHIFT of Philadelphia’s changing skyline and urban landscape, but also the SHIFT in enabling technology (especially 3D) which helps us better understand, plan and design for, measure, and visualize changes to the landscape via geodesign. Geodesign is the application of GIS/geospatial technologies to enhance sustainable design and planning of the built environment.

Keynote

This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Tom Fisher, Director of the Metropolitan Design Center and the Dayton Hudson Chair in Urban Design at the University of Minnesota. This year’s Keynote Speaker will be Tom Fisher, Director of the Metropolitan Design Center and the Dayton Hudson Chair in Urban Design at the University of Minnesota.

Presentations by leading practitioners and thought leaders include:

-Geodesign Technology in the Workplace – Elliot Hartley, Garsdale Design, Ltd., UK

-3D Visualization for Urban Planning and Design – Eric Brady, Bergmann Associates, Rochester, NY

-Ground-Based LiDAR Workflow for GIS and BIM 3D Modeling" - Patrick Gahagan, Esri and PhilaU and Daniel Rich, PhilaU Geodesign '15

MS in Geodesign Summer Studio Presentation

2015 MS in Geodesign students will also present, “The Shifting Landscape of the Philadelphia Navy Yard,” and will walk you through the geodesign process that led to innovative design and planning alternatives for redevelopment at The Navy Yard and will feature 3D assessment and visualization of this rapidly emerging landscape.

This half-day event carries 4 continuing education units for PA landscape architects and architects. A networking social will follow from 5-7pm with complementary food and beverages. Parking is free. Come and see compelling examples of geodesign in action and network with your peers.