The Burden of Gravity, an anthology of poems by Shannon McConnell “challenges readers to consider how we, in the aftermath of de-institutionalization, choose to remember institutions like Woodlands School”.
LEES+Associates in collaboration with many individuals who gave generously of their time and ideas, designed a memorial garden to serve as a beautiful gathering place honouring former Woodlands residents.
In June of 2020, LEES+Associates began offering e-learning opportunities for those new to the wonderful world of cemeteries and for those more experienced and wanting to ensure they are abreast of best practices and the latest training available.
We are excited to present the last in the series, Planning Makes Perfect: An Introduction to Cemetery Master Planning!
In our second Introductory Cemetery Webinar Series titled Green Burial: From Concept to Reality, Erik takes us through another fast paced webinar.
In this focused webinar, you will learn:
The foundations of green burial: from concept to reality;
Why more individuals and cemetery operators are opting for green burial, and
How to incorporate a green burial section into a new or existing cemetery.
In the first of our Introductory Cemetery Webinar Series, Erik Lees integrates over 40 years’ experience in cemetery design, planning and management, in this fast paced and interactive webinar. This 45-minute session covers current trends in cemetery design, operations, and interment options.
You will learn:
How current interment and memorialization trends are affecting cemetery managers;
We are delighted to announce that after 22 years, Erik and Kathi Lees have reached an agreement with their long-standing management team to transfer the ownership of the firm to new principals: Megan Turnock, Heidi Redman and Richard Cook. This team has been with the firm for a combined total of 30 years and have been actively involved as practice leaders and in the management of the firm.
LEES+Associates is excited to be expanding our knowledge and skillset in the realm of accessibility and universal design in the outdoor environment. One of our staff, Ivy Smith has recently become an RHFAC (Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™) Professional and is one of the first members in Canada to achieve this designation.
Her training with the Rick Hansen Foundation has given her an expanded perspective of the built environment.
Congratulations to our colleague Josh Bernsen who has recently become a member of the British Columbia Society Of Landscape Architects (BCSLA) and a registered landscape architect in BC.
Growing up in a small agricultural community in Southern California, Josh credits working on the family alfalfa and wheat farm,
Following her presentation on Records Retention at the BCSLA’s annual conference, Cailin Barteltt, records manager at LEES+Associates has published an article in the current issue of Landscapes|Paysages Magazine, the flagship magazine of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects.
Our offices will be closed over the holidays through January 1st 2019, reopening on Wednesday January 2nd.
Happy holidays from all of us at LEES+Associates and best wishes for 2019
Photo: Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, North Vancouver, BC
Enjoy this collection of articles and resources we found particularly interesting this week.
Everybody has to die
Investing in a final resting place as Metro Vancouver’s real estate market heats up
A walk in the park
“Parks are the key to good public health and to the environmental health of cities,”
Bowen Island Parks Plan
A community-supported vision for Bowen Island’s parks,