HOPES[25]
"The HOPES Conference is an annual event, held every spring by the Ecological Design Center, a student group at the University of Oregon. Inaugurated in 1994, the conference is an opportunity for students, faculty, community members, and visiting scholars to discuss the relationship between ecology and various design disciplines, and how this connection can produce sustainable solutions to contemporary problems. The conference consists of a combination of panels, keynote speakers, workshops, exhibitions, and excursions."
The theme for HOPES[25] was Destructive Idealism, a culmination of the themes discussed over the past 25 years.
"Destructive Idealism is both an attack on complacency and a pledge to resilience. The destructive idealist dares to face the consequences of idealized landscapes and vows to take local action to change them. In response to climate-related disasters, the destructive idealist continually redefines the path to environmental equity. And when our political leaders move backward, the destructive idealist steps forward to uphold more resilient ideals. In its 25th year, HOPES revisits the visions of past generations. We call for resilient thinking that transcends scales, anticipates challenges, and unrelentingly pursues a dynamic and equitable future."
