Claire Latané

Claire Latané

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

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Phone number

323-358-1960

Office location

221

Office hours

M T | 12-2 PM AND BY APPOINTMENT

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 Collaborative for Healthy and Inclusive Learning Environments (CHILE) housed at the Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies. She leads design studios for Cal Poly Pomona 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 Cal Poly Pomona'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.