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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/

Therapeutic Landscapes Research Initiative
The TLRI is a compendium of current research on the topic of therapeutic landscape and garden design.  Summaries of new research germane to the topic of Healthcare and Therapeutic Design are available to ASLA members.  An interactive component, in the form of a blog, is also under development, to allow for dialogue and continuing refinement and application of this research.

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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.