Session title
Designing the Public Realm for All
Breakout
Day 2
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time
10:45 am CST
Location
Room 251-A
Format
In person only.
Recommended for
All audiences
Length
—
Categories
Public spaces
Content Topics
Design build
Education
Real estate and development
ceu(s) available
ASLA, AIA (approval pending)
About this session
Universal Design is widely under-represented in the public realm. This presentation will share Heath’s experience designing award-winning destination parks and plazas that bring inclusive accessibility at the forefront of the design process rather than an afterthought. A case study of Finlay Park Renovation in Columbia, SC will be featured among other projects.
presented by
Heath Mizer
Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture
Colorado State University
John Morris
Principal and Co-Founder
Universal Design, Inc.
