If you’re going to be in Chicago between November 6-9 and interested in Kompan playground equipment, be sure to check them out at the ASLA Conference! Stop by Booth 1912 and meet some playground design experts, or attend the session “Psychology of Urban Play: The Human Dimension” on Friday, November 6 from 1:30 to 3:00. The panel introduces urban environments that encourage life-long play and includes Helle Burlingame, Manager of the KOMPAN Play Institute in North America.
If you can’t make it but are interested in finding out more about Kompan playground equipment, contact Melissa Guffey (Indiana) or Randee Norris (Kentucky) for more information!
Hartley Park Mount Vernon, NY
Psychology of Urban Play: The Human Dimension
As more people move to the cities, there are associated needs for environments that encourage social interaction, healthy lifestyles, and engaged minds—and not just for children. Play provides coping and creativity skills vital to us all.
Helle Burlingame, Manager of the KOMPAN Play Institute in North America, together with a panel of Planning and Design Experts, will introduce urban environments that encourage life-long play in the ASLA session, Psychology of Urban Play: The Human Dimension.
CO-PRESENTERS:
President, CEO Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect, President New York Upstate Chapter ASLA, North Tonawanda, NY
Thomas R. Tavella, FASLA, LEED AP
Senior Design Associate, Alta Planning + Design, Orange, CT
Principal/Chief Architectural Officer, JCJ Architecture, Hartford, CT
Join us on Friday, Nov 6 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm as we focus on the effect that urban environments have on families, seniors, and specifically children. How do we design life-long spaces that accommodate the trends found in diverse generations? The presenters will share examples of successful national and international play spaces and provide suggestions for incorporating elements into future urban planning projects.
The KOMPAN Design Studio invented cutting-edge urban play.
The KOMPAN Design Studio creates unique ‘playmazing landmarks’ using the latest innovations, the best technologies and the finest materials. Bringing together child development research, advanced technologies, and a network of engineers, designers and planners, the KOMPAN Design Studio develops unique play spaces that are fun and benefit multiple generations.
In the heart of Ottawa, Lansdowne Park offers fun for all ages. Learn more about the KOMPAN Design Studio.
Meet Two of the Creative Minds Behind Some of the World’s Most Fascinating Playgrounds
Stop by Booth 1912 at the ASLA EXPO to meet Torsten Frank, Director of Product Development for KOMPAN Corocord Germany, and Tiffany Rodrigues, Head Designer – North America for the KOMPAN Design Studio. It’s a great opportunity to ask questions about an upcoming project you are working on, or view some of the incredible parks they have created around the world.