49th IFLA World Congress "Landscapes in Transition"

The 49th IFLA World Congress will come to Africa in 2012—be in Cape Town, South Africa, 5-7th September! September is springtime in South Africa. What better time and place to join landscape architects from across the globe to explore “Landscapes in Transition”? Landscape architects will play a vital role in addressing the environmental and social challenges that face us, and their skills will be especially important on the developing continent of Africa. Experience the cultural melting-pot that is South Africa, the legendary hospitality of the “Rainbow Nation” and its breathtaking natural scenery. Right on your doorstep in beautiful Cape Town will be mountains, beaches and the famous winelands all within the Cape Floral Kingdom, the smallest but richest of the world’s 6 floral kingdoms. And while you’re in SA, why not take a pre- or post-congress tour to enjoy our unique wildflowers on the West Coast or experience an African safari in Kruger Park? Stuart Glen Past President ILASA Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa The IFLA 2012 World Congress is edging closer and Cape Town as well as the remainder of South Africa is poised to host yet another long awaited gathering for the like-minded global community on African soil. With Cape Town being voted as the World Design Capital for 2014, what could be more appropriate than hosting the Congress in this beautifully vibrant city, situated on the southern tip of Africa? The world is ever-changing and so is the paramount role of landscape architects in finding ways of interpreting the built environment & expediting design responsibly to suit the needs of the end user, a world now containing 7 billion people… and counting! All welcome to “Landscapes in Transition”. Herman de Lange President ILASA Institute for Landscape Architecture in South Africa http://www.ifla2012.com/ -- RELATED EVENT: Kathryn Gustafson: A Place that Fits - Keynote Presentation at the 49th IFLA Congress