About the CEU:

Framing Cultural + Biological Capacities for Development through Integrated Water Management

(1) LA CES HSW Credit

Speakers:

Adam Mekies, PLA - Sherwood Engineers

Craig Clarkson, PE - Sherwood Engineers

Stephanie Fleckenstien, PE - Sherwood Engineers

This session will delve into the relationship between cultural and biological capacities in development through the lens of integrated water management. By examining the broader implications of these challenges, the session will highlight how new lenses in responsive infrastructure and nature-based solutions are transforming our approach to sustainable development. Participants will gain insights into the importance of considering both the hydrologic and bio-urbanism cycles in planning and implementing development projects.

Using two Iowa / Des Moines metro case studies, Middlebrook and the Market District, we will illustrate practical applications of integrated water management in diverse contexts. The Middlebrook case study will focus on large-scale greenfield sites and their potential for innovative green infrastructure solutions. The Market District case study will highlight the challenges and opportunities in urban redevelopment, particularly in light of that project shifting stormwater requirements. Through these examples, we will discuss opportunities in integrated water and water reuse, emphasizing the circular economy principles in urban metabolism planning. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how these strategies can be applied to create resilient and sustainable district and landscape systems.