Events

ConCord researchers regularly participate in industry events and webinars to share project insights and thought leadership on the benefits of multifunctional transmission line corridors. Below you will find a listing of past events along with recordings and supplemental materials. Check back regularly for updates on future events. 

Energy Landscapes: The Potential of Transmission Corridors for Recreation, Resilience, and Ecology

Energy Landscapes Webinar - ConCord Events
From top to bottom: Dr. Yekang Ko, PNNL researcher Chris Henderson, professional landscape architect Jonah Susskind, and PNNL researcher Katie Morrice.

Landscape Architecture Foundation | April 9, 2025

During this webinar hosted by the Landscape Architecture Foundation and emceed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) joint appointee and University of Oregon professor of landscape architecture Yekang Ko, PNNL researchers Chris Henderson and Katie Morrice and professional landscape architect Jonah Susskind shared new thinking and case study examples of multifunctional transmission line corridors from three distinct but integrated perspectives: recreational use, wildfire resilience, and ecosystem restoration and management. The panel then discussed emerging areas for future enterprises and new cross-disciplinary efforts to enable multifunctional transmission with a particular focus on existing and potential roles for landscape architects and planners. More than 500 people attended the webinar. Watch the recording and download the slides.

Configuring the Energy Layer

CELA Landscape Panel - ConCord Photo
From left to right: Jasper Hugtenburg, Nicholas Pevzner, Rebecca O’Neil, and Yekang Ko. (Photo courtesy of Rebecca O’Neil)

Council of Educators on Landscape Architecture | March 28, 2025

Rebecca O’Neil joined landscape architecture academics Nicholas Pevzner, from the University of Pennsylvania, and Yekang Ko, from the University of Oregon, as well as professional landscape architect Jasper Hugtenburg in a panel discussion during the CELA 2025 Annual Conference to explore how landscape design is advancing energy infrastructure projects. The panelists discussed different approaches for enhancing energy deployment techniques at scale. The conversation addresses the urgent need for landscape architecture to support this monumental shift and tackle associated challenges for seamless integration into the larger landscape. Read the abstract and download the slides.

Transmission and Trails: Energy Planning for Recreation, Ecosystems, and Communities

Chris Henderson Presenting at American Trails Conference
PNNL researcher Chris Henderson presents at the American Trails webinar.

American Trails | March 20, 2025 

PNNL researchers Katie Morrice, Chris Henderson, and Dan Boff presented to the American Trails organization to share findings, case studies, and best practices. They discussed how co-locating recreational amenities with transmission infrastructure can enhance economic conditions, support public recreation goals, and improve local wildlife habitat and ecosystems. The webinar was attended by representatives from federal, tribal, and local government agencies, nonprofits, and planning firms. Watch the recording and download the slides.