The conference program (1.5 MB) is also available as a PDF file. Presentation abstracts are included in the PDF.
Registration |
Noon to 1:00 PM |
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Workshop: Viewer Surveys and Visual Impact Assessment James Palmer, Scenic Quality Consultants and Brian Robertson, Market Decisions Research |
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Room A1100 |
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Workshop: Conducting Viewshed Assessments with the ArcGIS Visual Magnitude Plugin Brent Chamberlain and Foster Cook, Utah State University |
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Room E1100/1200 |
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Break
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3:00 PM to 3:15 PM |
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Workshop: Using Google's Tools in Visual Impact Assessment Amy Bell Segal and Danielle Matkoskey, TJD&A |
3:15 PM to 5:15 PM Room E1100/1200 |
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Workshop: Mobile-based Augmented Reality Development and Brainstorming Micah Taylor, The University of Georgia |
3:15 PM to 5:15 PM Room A1100 |
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Registration
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7:30 AM to 8:30 AM |
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Welcome
Robert Sullivan, Argonne National Laboratory; Richard Smardon and Robin E. Hoffman, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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8:30 AM to 8:45 AM Auditorium |
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Plenary: Visual Resource Stewardship – An International Perspective
Dr. Andrew Lothian, Scenic Solutions
Author, The Science of Scenery: How we see scenic beauty, what it is, why we love it, and how to measure and map it. (2017)
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8:45 AM to 9:45 AM Auditorium |
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Panel: Virginia's Scenic Landscape Assessment Project
Lynn Crump, Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation; Leighton Powell, Scenic Virginia and Patrick Miller, Virginia Tech College of Architecture and Urban Studies
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9:45 AM to 10:45 AM Auditorium |
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Break
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10:45 AM to 11:15 AM |
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Guided Discussion: The Landscape Institute's Visualisation Guidance
James Palmer, Scenic Quality Consultants and Robert Sullivan, Argonne National Laboratory
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11:15 AM to 12:15 PM Auditorium |
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Group Photo
Front steps of APS Conference Center (Auditorium – rain location)
Lunch
Argonne Guest House Restaurant, Bldg. 460
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12:15 PM to 1:30 PM |
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Technical Breakout Sessions 1a (Room A1100) and 1b (Room E1100/1200)
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1:30 PM to 3:15 PM |
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Break
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3:15 PM to 3:45 PM |
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Technical Breakout Sessions 2a (Room A1100) and 2b (Room E1100/1200)
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3:45 PM to 4:45 PM |
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Evening Reception
Freund Lodge, Bldg. 600. Shuttle bus from APS Conference Center will be provided.
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5:15 PM to 7:30 PM |
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Welcome
Robert Sullivan, Argonne National Laboratory; Richard Smardon and Robin E. Hoffman, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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8:15 AM to 8:30 AM Auditorium |
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Panel: Taking a Pulse: Intercept Surveys as a Tool to Evaluate Continuing Use and
Enjoyment of Scenic Resources
Terry DeWan, TJD&A; James Palmer, Scenic Quality Consultants; and Brian Robertson, Market Decisions Research
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8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Auditorium |
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Break
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9:30 AM to 10:00 AM |
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Panel: Review of the Current Status of the 2015 FHWA Guidelines for Visual Impact Assessment
Tom Priestley, Jacobs; Mike Banovich, Colorado Department of Transportation; Craig Churchward, HDR; Juli Hartwig, Washington Department of Transportation; Tim Tetherow, Felsburg Holt and Ullevig; Rod Vaughn, United States Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
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10:00 AM to 11:30 AM Auditorium |
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Plenary: Managing the National Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges
Martin Pasqualetti, Arizona State University
Co-editor and author, The Renewable Energy Landscape: Preserving Scenic Values in our Sustainable Future. (2017)
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11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Auditorium |
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Lunch
Argonne Guest House Restaurant, Bldg. 460
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12:30 PM to 1:45 PM |
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Technical Breakout Sessions 3a (Room A1100) and 3b (Room E1100/1200)
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1:45 PM to 3:30 PM |
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Break
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3:30 PM to 4:00 PM |
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Technical Breakout Sessions 4a (Room A1100) and 4b (Room E1100/1200)
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4:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
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Welcome
Robert Sullivan, Argonne National Laboratory; Richard Smardon and Robin E. Hoffman, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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8:15 AM to 8:30 AM Auditorium |
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Plenary: The Community Preferences Method for Landscape Quality Assessment
Dr. Andrew Lothian, Scenic Solutions
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8:30 AM to 9:30 AM Auditorium |
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Guided Discussion: Victories in Scenic Conservation and the Road Ahead
Mark Falzone, Scenic America
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9:30 AM to 10:15 AM Auditorium |
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Break
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10:15 AM to 10:45 AM |
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Guided Discussion: Proposal for a Visual Resource Stewardship Specialist Certificate
Program
Robin E. Hoffman and Richard Smardon, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
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10:45 AM to 11:45 AM Auditorium |
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Panel: Closing Remarks
Terry DeWan, TJD&A, Brent Chamberlain, Utah State University
and Mark Meyer, United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service
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11:45 AM to 12:15 PM Auditorium |
