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Claire Latané

Claire Latané

Associate Professor & Chair, Department of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture, College of Environmental Design

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323-358-1960

Office location

221

Office hours

T W | 1-3 TUES IN PERSON, 10-12 WED ONLINE

About Me

Claire Latané, MLA  FASLA  SITES AP, teaches and works with community-led, nature-based, and evidence-based design strategies that support mental health and well-being, physical health, equity, and climate resilience. She founded and organizes the  (CHILE) housed at the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies. She leads design studios for ²©88ÑÇÖÞ that match landscape architecture students with community partner schools and organizations to develop transformative, grant-ready design plans that nurture a sense of belonging, provide nature-filled places, and inspire awe. This work has been supported by the Landscape Architecture Foundation, the Association for Women in Architecture Foundation, Prevention Institute, and ²©88ÑÇÖÞ's Department of Landscape Architecture. Her award-winning book Schools that Heal: Design with Mental Health in Mind is a resource for designers, educators, school district administrators, students, and community members.