Submerged History and the Impact to Environmental Justice and Stewardship

Submerged History and the Impact to Environmental Justice and Stewardship

when: September 2

where: Iowa City Public Library, 123 S Linn Street, Iowa City, IA 52240

Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. (Central Time Via Zoom)

This presentation will discuss how unique and often hidden histories, cultures, and landscape contexts can shape environmentally just and sustainable responses for climate-impacted communities. In particular, the Maroon Culture of Coastal Louisiana will be presented as an example. The presenter is Diane Jones Allen, MLA, D.Eng., FASLA, PLA, who is the Professor and Program Director of Landscape Architecture, College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs, at the University of Texas at Arlington.