American Society of Landscape Architects - South Carolina Chapter

Our November Climate Action Webinar is just a few weeks away! Making Tree Equity a Reality will dive into urban forestry and tree equity, demonstrating how urban tree planting creates lively, functional spaces while highlighting federal efforts that lead to effective local strategies and the critical role landscape architects play. Register here! : https://lnkd.in/epApbCyv

TODAY! Join Wei Zhang at 2:30 for our next Climate Action Webinar. Dr. Zhang is the Vice President of Reseach and Development at the Zynnovation LLC with 15 years of experience doing research and development for the green industry. Dr. Zhang will be taking us through all things stormwater infrastructure and the novel technologies that stabilize soil moisture allowing the vegetation to thrive. Register using the link below. We will see you soon! https://lnkd.in/eKiNbtpy

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT! Ashley River Park 2024 Award of Excellence | General Design SeamonWhiteside Ashley River Park, the first major public park in Dorchester County, has established a new benchmark for community parks in the region. Nestled along Bacons Bridge Road in Summerville, SC, this 87-acre site seamlessly integrates open spaces, riverfront views, pavilions, playgrounds, a splash pad, and ecological corridors, fostering a connected network within the park. Overcoming challenges such as extensive wetlands, limited highland, an underground water tunnel, and periodic flooding, the park showcases a diverse ecological pattern. Additionally, its historical significance, rooted in the Revolutionary era, adds a layer of national importance. Since its grand opening in March 2022, Ashley River Park has not only met but surpassed expectations, attracting a staggering 75,000 visitors within the first 5 months. The park’s success is further underscored by the sale of over 5,000 annual passes and the booking of 245 rentals for picnic shelters and the pavilion. This remarkable achievement highlights the park’s undeniable popularity and its positive impact on the community. Its success lies not only in its landscape architectural excellence, but also in its ability to resonate with and enrich the lives of those it serves. SeamonWhiteside provided recreation planning, landscape architecture, and civil engineering services related to the site program and master plan refinement.

Next up in our Climate Action Webinar Series is "Green Stormwater Infrastructure: Does it Work?" presented by Wei Zhang. The hour-long webinar is on September 16 from 2:30-3:30. You can register through the link below or on ASLA Florida's website. Sign up today! Register! https://lnkd.in/eU9W7qAF

Professionals needed! Join Clemson's School of Architecture in making a difference in the lives of future Architects and Landscape Architects! As a mentor, you will be partnered with a first and / or second-year undergraduate landscape architecture student to help teach them about the profession, provide portfolio critiques and guidance, and help them to advance their skills! Want to join? https://lnkd.in/eR29_QFJ Questions? Don't be afraid to reach out! Sign-ups close August 15.

It's election season and the polls are open! The 2024 SCASLA elections are now underway. Positions being voted on include: President-Elect, Trustee, Secretary, and 2 At-Large Members. Head over to our website to read more about the candidates and cast your vote today! Voting ends August 3 at 11:59pm. Vote here! https://lnkd.in/eGZw4uWv

Did you miss out on taking ASLA's biennial Federal and State Legislative Priorities Survey?! Fear not! The deadline has been EXTENDED. Check your email or click the link below to take a quick survey and have your opinion be heard! Survey now closes June 30.

We are just FOUR days away from our first Climate Action Webinar in conjunction with ASLA Florida, Georgia and North Carolina chapters. We are so excited to announce the speaker for this webinar is none other than Aida Curtis! Aida has over 40 years experience as a landscape architect and is a trailblazer in addressing climate change's impact through landscape architecture. Join us on Monday June 17 at 2pm for the first Climate Action webinar. Register online at aslaflorida.org! See you then!

ASLA is asking for YOUR opinion! Check your email for the biennial Federal and State Legislative Priorities Survey. It's a quick 5-minute survey to let your voice be heard on what topics / issues you think are most important! Survey closes June 15.

Join us on June 17, 2024 for the first webinar in our Climate Action Series! We have teamed up with ASLA Florida, ASLA Georgia, and ASLA North Carolina to bring you a credit earning course that will provide you with the tools and guidance to become active in Climate Action. Register: https://lnkd.in/eRMtp5bu