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EDRA57 - Embracing Regional Sustainability: Networks for People and Places

Join us for EDRA57, the 57th annual conference.

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 8:00 AM (EDT) to Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

1 Campus Center Way
Amherst, MA 1002
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We are thrilled to invite you to join us for EDRA57, the 57th annual conference of the Environmental Design Research Association, taking place May 27–30, 2026 on the vibrant UMass Amherst campus in Amherst, Massachusetts, which sets an inspiring stage for this year’s gathering.

This year’s theme, Embracing Regional Sustainability: Networks for People and Places, calls us to imagine new ways how environmental design research and practice can connect communities, landscapes, and regional systems to foster resilient, inclusive, and vibrant places. EDRA57 will bring together multi-disciplinary researchers, practitioners, educators, and students who are shaping the future of people-place relationships through design and inquiry.

We are thrilled to invite you to join us for EDRA57, the 57th annual conference of the Environmental Design Research Association, taking place May 27–30, 2026 on the vibrant UMass Amherst campus in Amherst, Massachusetts, which sets an inspiring stage for this year’s gathering.

This year’s theme, Embracing Regional Sustainability: Networks for People and Places, calls us to imagine new ways how environmental design research and practice can connect communities, landscapes, and regional systems to foster resilient, inclusive, and vibrant places. EDRA57 will bring together multi-disciplinary researchers, practitioners, educators, and students who are shaping the future of people-place relationships through design and inquiry.

Registration Options

Credits Price
EDRA57 Registration - Member
$575.00
EDRA57 || Conference Registration - Young Prof
$450.00
EDRA57 || Conference Registration - Emeritus/Life
$280.00
EDRA57 | Conference Registration - Placemaker/Wayf
$450.00
EDRA57 || Conference Registration - Non-Member Stu
$300.00
EDRA57 || Conference Registration Student
$200.00
EDRA57 || Conference Registration - Non-Member
$820.00
EDRA57 || Opening Reception in the Old Chapel
FREE
EDRA57 Great Places Awards and CORE Lunch
FREE
EDRA57 EDRA Town Hall Lunch and Business Meeting
FREE
EDRA57 || BANQUET - Chicken
$85.00
EDRA57 || BANQUET - Beef
$85.00
EDRA57 || BANQUET - Vegetarian
$85.00
EDRA57 || MOBILE SESSION 2: Holyoke Canals
$25.00
EDRA57 || MOBILE SESSION 4: Cohousing Tour
$30.00
EDRA57 || MOBILE SESSION 5: Smith College
$25.00
EDRA57 MOBILE SESSION 3: The Underground Railroad
$30.00
MOBILE SESSION 1: Agriculture in the Valley
$40.00
MOBILE SESSION 6: Mount Holyoke College Living Lab
MOBILE SESSION 6: Mount Holyoke College Living Lab (South Hadley)
$25.00
EDRA57 || Knowledge Network Groups Lunch
EDRA Knowledge Networks are topic area interest groups that have formed to create community and share knowledge around a specific environment, behavior, design, or practice topic. Join Knowledge Network leaders for lunch (included in your conference registration).SelectionThe Knowledge Network Lunch will feature a buffet with a selection of items, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. No special requests.
FREE

Product Add-ons

Price
EDRA57 Shuttle - Tuesday, May 26, 3pm - Hartford to Amherst View Product $10.00
EDRA57 Shuttle - Tuesday, May 26, 3pm - Boston to Amherst View Product $10.00
EDRA57 Shuttle - Wednesday, May 27, 1pm - Hartford to Amherst View Product $10.00
EDRA57 Shuttle - Wednesday, May 27, 1pm - Boston to Amherst View Product $10.00
EDRA57 Shuttle - Saturday, May 30, 1pm - Amherst to Hartford View Product $10.00
EDRA57 Shuttle - Saturday, May 30, 1pm - Amherst to Boston View Product $10.00
EDRA57 Shuttle - Sunday, May 31, 9am - Amherst to Boston View Product $10.00
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