Event Description

A practitioner-focused session on the real-world landscape strategies California properties need right now.

As California (and other states) continues to face rising temperatures, persistent drought, and increasing pressure on our built environment, outdoor spaces can no longer be an afterthought. Landscapes are becoming critical infrastructure for water conservation, occupant comfort, operational savings, and long-term resilience.

Join the California Alliance of Sustainability Executives (CASE) for a practical, implementation-focused discussion on landscape strategies that are working across California today. This is not a theoretical overview; speakers will share project examples, lessons learned, and tactics you can take back and apply to your own properties.

What we'll cover

• Practical strategies to reduce outdoor water use
• Native and climate-adapted planting approaches
• Tree canopy and shade solutions for heat reduction
• Landscape retrofits for existing sites and facilities
• Nature-based solutions for resilience and usability
• Water-efficient irrigation and site management
• Opportunities for commercial buildings, campuses, and venues
• Incentives, partnerships, and implementation considerations

Who should attend

This session is designed for anyone responsible for managing, improving, or specifying outdoor spaces in California, across property types and roles.

• Sustainability leaders
• Facilities teams
• Property managers
• Landscape contractors
• Architects & designers
• Venue & campus operators
• Portfolio managers
• Public space stewards