Advanced Training – TSS Domain – Site Assessment & Design Principles
Date: Friday, October 10th, 2025
Time: 8:00am – 4:30pm
Location: Cantigny Education Center
1 S 151 Winfield Rd., Wheaton, IL
Instructor: Steve Lane
CEU’s: 8
Class Limit: 20
Course Description
The Site Assessment & Design Principles will provide an in-depth study of the urban landscape. This course will focus on proper site assessment, plant selection and design principles, “Right Tree/Right Place/No Place”. We will assess current site conditions; evaluate existing plants and discuss steps to modify the planting design when appropriate. We will discuss climate, microclimates and structural factors, including limitations to both above and below ground spaces. Soil compaction, drainage areas and aeration will be discussed as they relate to a successful landscape design. We will also review various site sketch plans and note their importance to a successful design. A 20-question multiple choice quiz will be given at end of class.
Outcomes
Become familiar with steps to proper site assessment. Become proficient with “hands-on” simple site sketches.
Recommended Reading
Trees in the Urban Landscape, Nina Bassuck, Peter Trowbridge, 2004
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Please Note: If asking for a refund, everything except the Stripe fees will be refunded.