The 2009 "Magic of Landscapes" event on Friday, June 26 has been cancelled.  This signature event has traditionally drawn more than 150 attendees from across the Southeast and we believe it will continue to be an outstanding conference in the years to come.  However, due to the continuing impacts of the nationwide economy, registrations for the 2009 conference were lower than expected.

Magic of Landscapes 2009
Where Economic Development & the Environment Meet.

Friday, June 26
Lake County, Florida

Continuing Education Credits
APPROVED!
Florida Landscape Architects
AICP / APA
FNGLA
ISA

Local communities across the country seek to stimulate economic development while protecting our natural resources and the environment.  The Magic of Landscapes 2009 will explore how investment in quality landscapes can be a highly effective economic development strategy and a means for achieving functional environmental goals.

The conference will be hosted in South Lake County and draw from the practical realities that Lake County faces as it works towards defining its economic development plan, protecting its natural resources, and defining a compelling regional vision.  The conference will present research, quantitative metrics, and best practices to the community in support of these goals.  Attendees will be invited to engage in a facilitated workshop to help community stakeholders incorporate the values of the Magic of Landscapes into the economic development plan and regional vision for Lake County.

This partnership with Lake County will serve as a model for promoting landscape and beautification strategies to community stakeolders and decision makers nationwide.