In a largely unzoned region, new housing subdivisions are appearing, threatening the natural resources and rural character of this previously undeveloped area. The workshop’s design problems concentrated on protecting existing natural and cultural assets and on making Smart Growth decisions. Harriet Tregoning, Executive Director of The Governors’ Institute on Community Design and the Smart Growth Leadership Institute, was the keynote speaker. One of the workshop highlights was a dinner held at the Walter Anderson Museum in Ocean Springs, with evening entertainment from NPR celebrities Felder Rushing and Dr. Dirt, who talked about native plants and horticulture issues.

Learn more in the Biloxi Workshop Notebook.