SUN-B05: What! Retire?: The Next Phase of Your Career

Sunday, November 13, 2022

2:00pm – 3:15pm PT

Location: Moscone Center, Room 205-206

1.25 PDH, LA CES/non-HSW, AICP, FL

Lead Speaker(s)

Jim Donovan, FASLA

Retired
Broadreach Planning & Design
Charlotte, Vermont

Speaker(s)

Gary D. Scott, FASLA

President
Gary Scott Landscape Architecture, PC
West Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa
Elizabeth J. Kennedy, FASLA

Principal
Elizabeth Kennedy Landscape Architect, PLLC
New York, New York

While landscape architects think they will work forever, eventually most have thoughts of some type of shift or retirement. Three landscape architects will describe the challenges and opportunities they have faced as they consider their maturing careers. What they learned will help you ponder and plan your career’s next steps.

Learning Outcomes:

Learn about the adventures awaiting when deciding to move beyond your current professional work.
Hear about the challenges of succession planning for your work and projects and then how you can use your landscape architect’s knowledge when you move on to your next career.
See the importance of maintaining a purpose to your life.
Understand there are more considerations when thinking about your future than having enough money.