Transform an Urban Stream, Shape the Future of Campus Sustainability

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Join the American Ecological Engineering Society's prestigious CED Program for an extraordinary opportunity to revolutionize urban stream restoration at the University of Georgia's historic campus.

 

Your Challenge: Reimagine Lilly Branch

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Lilly Branch, formerly known as “Stinky Creek,” is located on UGA’s Main Campus. The charrette will grapple with a 375-foot reach located downstream of 0.5 square miles of heavily urbanized campus that generally lacks green infrastructure. The site is actively used by the campus community and is wedged between the art school, dorms and recreational facilities along the greenway system. The charrette will explore ways to demystify the urban stream syndrome with input from relevant experts who cannot wait to see your designs.

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Take on a channelized 375-foot reach of Lilly Branch, a vital waterway threading through UGA's vibrant campus community. This dynamic project presents a unique intersection of ecological engineering and urban planning challenges:

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        · Managing runoff from 0.5 square miles of densely developed campus infrastructure

        · Enhancing stream function within a high-visibility, high-use location

        · Balancing ecological restoration with active community spaces

        · Creating innovative solutions at the nexus of art, recreation, and student life

 

Why This Matters: This isn't just another stream restoration project – it's an opportunity to showcase how ecological engineering can transform urban waterways from forgotten infrastructure into celebrated community assets. Your designs will help set new standards for sustainable campus development while directly impacting thousands of daily users, including students, faculty, and visitors.

 

What We Offer:

        · Collaboration with leading experts in urban stream restoration

        · Access to comprehensive site data and historical context

        · Direct engagement with key stakeholders from UGA's academic and facilities management teams

        · The chance to influence the future of campus sustainable infrastructure

 

Who Should Apply: We're seeking forward-thinking landscape architects, planners and ecological engineers who:

        · Excel at complex urban water management challenges

        · Value innovative, community-centered design approaches

        · Understand the delicate balance between ecological function and human use

        · Are ready to contribute to the next generation of sustainable campus design

        · Have completed ecological engineering coursework- no design portfolio needed (recent undergraduates and most graduate

          students are eligible!)

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This charette represents a rare opportunity to grapple with urban stream syndrome while creating lasting impact at one of America's premier public and oldest chartered public universities. Your expertise could help write the next chapter in sustainable campus development. 

 

Join us in transforming Lilly Branch from challenge to triumph. The future of urban stream restoration starts here.