It takes a village, but a few key players make a difference.
Attending the Workshop
The ideal workshop participant is ready and willing to champion an inclusive project for their community! This experience is designed to most benefit the following individuals: community advocates, municipal employees and designers / builders.
To maximize the impact of this workshop, create a team composed of one person from each area of specialty—who represent the same community—and register as a full team:
1 community advocate
Someone extra passionate to see one of these projects to reality.
1 municipal employee
Ideally, a member of the Parks & Recreation team.
1 designer / builder
Landscape architects and project managers.
“I got to be part of an awesome workshop where they taught us how to build inclusive playgrounds for people of all abilities. We touched on fundraising, project management, inclusive design & more. Harper’s Playground has inspired people around the globe with their innovative thinking.”
Leading the workshop
G Cody QJ Goldberg
Father of two, Cody proudly serves as the Chief Play Officer of Harper’s Playground. A graduate of New York University with a BFA in film and television studies, he co-founded the organization in 2010 along with his wife, April. Together they spearheaded the design, funding, and construction of the first Harper’s Playground in Portland, Oregon, at Arbor Lodge Park—which has inspired communities around the globe to build radically inclusive playgrounds!
A big fan of inclusion of all kinds, Cody is committed to creating opportunities for both of his daughters to build friendships and community for themselves. He believes that the power of a well designed and realized inclusive play space can truly transform a community for the better.
G Cody QJ Goldberg
Co-Founder, Executive Director / Harper & Lennon’s Dad, Speaking at TEDxPortland
“It was a distinct pleasure working with Cody. He defined poise, preparation & professionalism when he took the stage. His personal stories coupled with his passion to leave this world a better place blend perfectly together.””
““Cody’s indefatigable passion for inclusion & positive change translates exactly as you’d imagine on stage. From obscure film & design references to personal stories, he wins over the audience with his humor, ingenuity & humanity. His commitment to the good fight makes for an immensely inspiring talk.””
Specialized Knowledge
CAROLINE TEMPLETON
Caroline comes to Harper’s Playground as a licensed landscape architect, with nearly 17 years of experience. She has worked in New York, San Francisco and Seattle on projects ranging from master plans in China to mixed-use green roofs and everything in between. With extensive experience designing K-12 learning environments, as well as parks and playgrounds, she focuses on integrating nature and inclusivity on as many playgrounds as possible. Caroline draws inspiration from her own childhood memories of playing in the woods, and from watching her kids’ imaginative play.
