29th July, 10:00-11:00: : The Next Generation of Parks: Smart Infrastructure, Climate Resilience and Memory-Making Design
In this webinar, Carina Gallacher, Chief Design Officer and former Group Director of Landscape Architecture & Design, Carina will share insights from some of the world’s most ambitious and climate-responsive park and public realm projects, including pioneering examples from Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia – examining how extreme climate environments are accelerating innovation in thermal comfort, resilience, smart infrastructure, immersive play and human centered design.
Parks are entering the most transformative era in history. No longer viewed as passive green spaces, the parks of the future are evolving into intelligent, climate-responsive, socially connected and emotionally engaging environments that actively support human well-being, resilience and urban liveability.
Key topics covered:
- Global Innovation
- Emerging technologies
- Advanced materials
- Behavourial science and experiential design re-shaping the future of parks and public space.
- A shift from parks as amenities to parks as experience ecosystems.
Combining global foresight with practical application, this session will challenge conventional thinking and provide a compelling vision for what award-winning, future-ready parks may become over the next decade.
With more than 35 years of international experience, Carina Gallacher is recognised for her work in parks, public realm, landscape strategy, destination placemaking and future-focussed urban environments across the UK and Middle East. Her expertise spans design, operations, sustainability, inclusivity, climate resilience, experiential public space and strategic innovation, with a particular focus on leisure provision particularly playscapes and the evolving role of parks within future cities.
