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Healthcare and Therapeutic Design

c/o ASLA
636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
Phone: 202-898-2444
E-mail: mkoepke@uga.edu
Web site: http://host.asla.org/groups/tgdpigroup/

Visit the Therapeutic Landscapes Research Initiative (TLRI) page. The TLRI is a source for information on research related to therapeutic garden benefits and the application of this research to the planning and design of therapeutic landscapes. The project is funded by a PPN Initiatives grant from ASLA.

PPN MEMBERS MAY VISIT THEIR GROUP'S E-COMMUNITY FOR ADDITIONAL PPN-RELATED MATERIALS AND ONLINE DISCUSSION. INSTRUCTIONS ARE AT: http://www.asla.org/members/ppn/e-C_nav.pdf

MISSION

Promote the concept of therapeutic gardens to administrators, healthcare professionals, and other key-decision makers who are influential in determining the creation of this alternative form of therapy. Collect, compile and advance state-of-the-art information and research in the specialized practice areas of therapeutic garden design.

GOALS

  • Recommend ways for the interests of the members of the professional interest group to be communicated through seminars, workshops, symposia, publications, etc.
  • Advise ASLA, through the Vice President for Education and Professional Development, of changing needs in the specialized areas of Therapeutic Garden design.
  • Increase the visibility of design professionals and healthcare professionals practicing in design and/or development of therapeutic gardens.
  • Monitor and respond to legislation related to specific issue areas in order to positively effect legislation related to the design and development of Therapeutic Gardens.
  • Promote and lend credibility to information generated by the members of the Professional Interest Group by providing a channel of communication for this specialized area.
  • Develop/communicate state-of-the-art Therapeutic Garden practice, and distribute research/information relating to shared professional interests.
  • Set standards for therapeutic gardens to assist practitioners and benefit users of these gardens.
  • Distribute current information on Therapeutic Gardens to Professional Interest Group members and related associations and organizations.
  • Develop an advisory board of knowledgeable professionals.