American Society of Landscape Architects

Big news for landscape architecture in New Mexico! With the passage of SB 113, the New Mexico Board of Landscape Architecture will continue operating through 2036, ensuring strong regulation and licensure for the profession. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedicated efforts of ASLA New Mexico, the New Mexico Board of Landscape Architects, National ASLA, and CLARB - Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards—along with the landscape architects who took action to support this bill. Thank you to everyone who helped secure this important victory. Photo: ASLA New Mexico members at Advocacy Day, March 7, 2025 #ASLAadvocates #LandscapeArchitecture #Licensure #NewMexico

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Our Beliefs & Our Actions: Strengthening Business We believe landscape architecture and all its benefits thrive when policies support business development, fair competition, and professional recognition. A flourishing profession requires a strong foundation—one where expertise is valued, innovation is encouraged, and opportunities remain open to those shaping our built and natural environments. When landscape architecture businesses thrive, so do the communities they serve—through vibrant parks, resilient green infrastructure, and climate-smart solutions that enhance quality of life. ASLA is committed to advancing policies that support the financial health and professional stability of landscape architects. ASLA Actions: ▪ Monitor and evaluate tax policies affecting landscape architects, including business deductions, credits, and corporate tax structures. ▪ Demonstrate the economic benefits of natured-based solutions – https://bit.ly/4bGjrHC ▪ Defend licensure nationwide to protect professional standards – https://bit.ly/3XZxJNK ▪ Advocate for green infrastructure as a solution that benefits both business and the environment – https://bit.ly/43ViPfe “Landscape architecture is the art of arranging land and water to meet the practical needs and aspirations of humanity.” – Ian McHarg Landscape architects create spaces that make communities more livable, resilient, and prosperous. By championing policies that support their work, we invest in a more sustainable future for all. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bGjrr6 #LandscapeArchitecture #BusinessSupport #FairPolicies #ASLA

We asked 55 landscape architects: ▪ What climate justice or equity issues do communities you work with experience? ▪ What are the key barriers to engagement? ▪ What community engagement strategies have you used? ▪ What messages motivate clients to invest in climate justice and equity work? See how they responded in ASLA’s latest poll results. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/4hxZNi8 Image Credit: ASLA 2023 Professional Analysis and Planning Honor Award. Reimagine Middle Branch Plan. Baltimore, Maryland. Field Operations / Field Operations and the Reimagine Middle Branch Planning Team; ASLA 2023 Professional Analysis and Planning Honor Award. Joe Louis Greenway Framework Plan. Detroit, Michigan. SmithGroup; ASLA 2023 Professional Communications Honor Award. Los Angeles River Master Plan Update. Los Angeles, California. OLIN #LandscapeArchitecture #CommunityEngagement #ClimateEquity

Today’s Groundwork: Conversations on Disaster Recovery with the American Society of Landscape Architects was incredible! The discussions featured personal stories, collaborative successes, and candid insights. Huge thanks to our panelists and everyone who joined in to share real stories, lessons learned, and constructive ideas for stronger, more resilient communities.   Thanks to all our panelists: Mark Arnold Arnold from Kentucky Drake Fowler from North Carolina Andrew Fox, PLA, FASLA from North Carolina Leigh Gevelinger, PLA, ASLA, LEED-AP from Florida Michael Petty, PLA from Louisiana Jay Wozniak from Georgia Cameron Yates from Tennessee   If you missed it, we will have the recording available soon! More sessions are coming up too, so sign up to be part of the next conversation that focuses on Northwest/Southwest/Hawai‘i/Alaska on April 8!   #ASLA #landscapearchitecture #resilience #groudwork

Explore diverse voices in Landscape Architecture! The ASLA-NY's Quarterly Webinar Series spotlights established and emerging professionals sharing their experiences, leadership, and impact in the field. These conversations amplify diverse perspectives and celebrate valuable contributions to our profession. Join the conversation on March 25 at 6:30 PM ET: https://bit.ly/3FAKKqS Watch past sessions: https://bit.ly/4kZUSJO #LandscapeArchitecture #ASLAvoices

Landscape architect and artist Ron Henderson FASLA will explore the cultural and ecological significance of cherry blossom trees in Japan this month in Washington, D.C. 🌸 Preserving Legacy (Part I), March 18, 6:30 PM ET, Free, JICC "Henderson will share stories from his fieldwork and highlight renowned cherry blossom sites in Japan like the Yamataka Jindai-Zakura in Yamanashi Prefecture—believed to be the world’s oldest living cherry tree. Henderson will also focus on his collaborations with master gardener Fujimoto Kurato, who restores historic cherry trees using time-honored techniques, such as yukitsuri (rope-tenting) and hōzue (brace/crutch)." Register now: https://bit.ly/4hBAFqV 🌸 Preserving Legacy (Part II), March 21, 1 PM ET, Free, U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM This event will be led by Master Gardener Fujimoto Kurato and assistant Hans Friedl. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with traditional tools and learn specialized techniques used to preserve legacy cherry blossom trees. The event will continue at the Arboretum's National Bonsai & Penjing Museum for a curated tour of Sakura Orihon: Diary of a Cherry Blossom Journey, featuring the drawings of Henderson. Henderson and Fujimoto will then host a Q&A. Register now: https://bit.ly/3FC6liL The free exhibition, Sakura Orihon, is on view March 1 - April 20 at the Arboretum. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hzvho9 Image Credit: Cherry blossom tree hōzue, Washington, D.C. / Ron Henderson; ASLA 2023 Professional Communications Honor Award. Sakura Orihon. Washington, District of Columbia. Ron Henderson / LIRIO Landscape Architecture / Ron Henderson

Roberto Burle Marx is celebrated as a pioneering landscape architect because of his way of integrating nature into cities. His work shows a deep respect for native flora and a commitment to ecological balance. At a time when climate change and biodiversity loss are pressing global concerns, we can revisit Burle Marx’s principles. His landscapes in Brazil demonstrate how to create urban spaces that are resilient, sustainable, functional, and beautiful. They offer valuable lessons for contemporary landscape architects. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: https://bit.ly/3RcfIYK Image Credit: Copacabana Beach Boardwalk, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / istockphoto.com, Cristian Lourenço; Sitio Burle Marx / Wikipedia, Halley Pacheco de Oliveira, CC BY-SA 3.0

Transform Your Business Development Skills in Landscape Architecture For landscape architects who haven't been taught the business side of the profession. This on-demand course delivers: ✔️ Expert-led video modules with Emily Henry, business development leader ✔️ Practical exercises you can implement immediately ✔️ Proven strategies for client cultivation and proposal development "I like how Emily Henry makes connections with her professional experiences through anecdotes to help participants learn more about business development and the importance of building relationships and networks in doing business." – Anhad Viswanath, Associate ASLA Enroll now for ASLA SKILL | ED: Business Development Basics: https://bit.ly/4bffUj8 This course series is sponsored by: Horizon Distributors, Inc. #LandscapeArchitecture #ASLASkillEd

World Landscape Architecture Month starts April 1st! Join us in celebrating the impact of landscape architects worldwide! 4 Ways to Get Involved: 1️⃣ Share Your Work - Use #WLAM2025 & tag @NationalASLA for a chance to be featured. Whether it's a project, research, or a personal story, let’s highlight the impact of landscape architects. 2️⃣ Take part in our WLAM social media challenge April 1-5! Follow the prompts 👉 https://bit.ly/41VaANE 📣 Students: Join the social media challenge for a chance to win free student registration to the ASLA 2025 Conference on Landscape Architecture in New Orleans! 3️⃣ Inspire the Next Generation - Share ASLA's PreK-12 resources with educators & introduce students to the profession. 4️⃣ Advocate for the Profession - Help decision-makers understand how landscape architects shape resilient communities. Start planning how you’ll take part in #WLAM2025: https://bit.ly/43O3OMh #LandscapeArchitecture