Desert Livability Strong Towns Conversation with Sumner Swaner
Tue, Mar 18
|Santa Clara Library
This monthly meeting creates a space for community members to learn, brainstorm and develop innovative solutions for sustainable urban development.
Time & Location
Mar 18, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Santa Clara Library, 1099 Lava Flow Dr, St. George, UT 84770, USA
Guests
About The Event
Sumner Swaner is a distinguished landscape architect and environmental planner dedicated to preserving open spaces in Utah. His notable projects include contributions to the Provo River corridor, Farmington Bay, American Fork Park, and the Swaner Nature Preserve in Summit County.
In his presentation, The CEDAR Approach to Preserving Rural Character, Sumner Swaner explores a strategic framework for integrating open space preservation into residential development. The CEDAR approach offers a holistic method for maintaining the integrity of rural landscapes while accommodating growth. Swaner provides practical strategies for balancing conservation with responsible development, helping communities create sustainable, livable environments that retain their rural identity.
New to the program? Feel free to drop by early—we'll be at the library starting at 3:30 PM to chat and answer any questions!
Meeting Outline:
Main Meeting (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM) Welcome & Sumner Swaner Presentation
Informal Mingle (5:00 PM - 5:30 PM)