American Society of Landscape Architects

“It’s heating up and we can all feel it, but how much? Where? And who is most at risk? The reality is that vulnerable populations face a disproportionate burden of the impacts of heat in our cities. It starts with visualizing heat disparities as a form of recognition – a call to action.” -- Salvador Lindquist, ASLA, assistant professor of landscape architecture, University of Nebraska-Lincoln The ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee has organized a new 9-part webinar series: Biodiversity and Climate Action 101 for Landscape Architects. Register for the sixth webinar -- Cooler Communities for All: Designing Equitable Heat Solutions -- on July 29 at 1 PM EST. Join Salvador Lindquist, ASLA; Daniella Hirschfeld, PhD, ASLA, Utah State University; Wes Michaels, ASLA, Spackman Mossop Michaels; and Vivek Shandas, PhD, Portland State University. This webinar is free for ASLA members and $50 for non-members. It offers 1.0 PDH (LACES/HSW). The webinar series is underwritten by Landscape Forms. Register today: https://bit.ly/4fcAQZT Image Credit: Salvador Lindquist / University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Heat map of Omaha, Nebraska / Salvador Lindquist and Keenan Gibbons

"Heat is the deadliest natural hazard and unjustly impacts the most vulnerable people. We have a moral imperative to adapt our built environment and reduce urban heat." -- Daniella Hirschfeld, ASLA, PhD, Assistant Professor, Climate Adaptation Planning, Urban Ecology, Environmental Justice, Utah State University The ASLA Biodiversity and Climate Action Committee has organized a new 9-part webinar series: Biodiversity and Climate Action 101 for Landscape Architects. Register for the sixth webinar -- Cooler Communities for All: Designing Equitable Heat Solutions -- on July 29 at 1 PM EST. Join Daniella; Salvador Lindquist, ASLA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Wes Michaels, ASLA, Spackman Mossop Michaels; and Vivek Shandas, PhD, Portland State University. This webinar is free for ASLA members and $50 for non-members. It offers 1.0 PDH (LACES/HSW). The webinar series is underwritten by Landscape Forms. Register today: https://bit.ly/4fcAQZT Image Credit: Daniella Hirschfeld / Bronson Teichert, Utah State University; Landscape architecture strategies for reducing heat / Daniella Hirschfeld, design by Erik Herter

“If we don’t have woods, fish, wildlife, and rice, we cease to exist as a people. It’s about our culture and identity. It’s hard for people to understand that, but where our rice beds are—the plants, the animals, the medicines, the trees themselves—that’s us as a people," said Kevin DuPuis, Chairman of the Fond du Lac Band. ASLA is partnering with the National Indian Carbon Coalition (NICC) to offset greenhouse gas emissions from its #ASLA2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Washington, D.C., October 6-9. While it pursues its goal of reducing emissions by 20 percent by the end of 2024, ASLA has committed to purchasing up to 3,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide emission offsets from NICC this year. Learn more about the offsets with NICC and the Fond Du Lac Band: https://bit.ly/3Xhovgt Make a contribution when you register for the ASLA Conference or through this form: https://bit.ly/3RrxgAZ Image Credit: Wild rice lakes on Fond Du Lac Band Tribal lands, Minnesota / © Stan Tekiela, courtesy of National Indian Carbon Coalition

Be an ASLA Game Changer – Apply by July 23! Pitch your innovative approach to climate action and biodiversity for a chance to present at #ASLA2024 and win $500 for professional development. 👉 Submit your idea: https://bit.ly/4bDRfUe #ASLAGameChangers is sponsored by Tournesol Siteworks #LandscapeArchitecture

“Landscape architects have unique skills that can change the world,” said Cindy Sanders, FASLA, CEO of OLIN, in her introduction of the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Leadership and Innovation Fellowship Program at the Howard Theater in Washington, D.C. The latest class of six fellows represents the “future of disruption.” During their fellowship, they investigated seemingly intractable problems and found fresh solutions. “They have profound messages to offer us.” In ASLA's THE DIRT, learn more about the work of LAF Fellows Kimberly Garza, ASLA, Douglas Williams, ASLA, and Kathryn Finnigan: https://bit.ly/4bWaQPE Image Credit: Talents All Around on Chicago Southside School / Douglas Williams; Neurodiversity / Kathryn Finnigan; Cool-Kit / Kimberly Garza, Atlas Lab

Last call: Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program applications close today! The WCLAP is your pathway to licensure, leadership, and making an impact in our profession. “I am committed to using my voice to advocate for diversity and inclusion in landscape architecture," says Patricia Matamoros Araujo, ASLA, WCLAP 2023-2025. "Licensure is important because it will allow me to practice my profession at the highest level of competency and take on more leadership roles." Apply now: https://bit.ly/3WqXE0I Applicants selected for the program will be notified in late August. #WomenInLandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInSTEM

Landscape architects create places that improve our lives and protect nature. Guiwan Park, based on a design by Field Operations, is the first of five "water fingers" to be built in Qianhai. It combines blue-green infrastructure for stormwater management, flood protection, and habitat restoration. As coastal cities face the effects of climate change, Guiwan Park serves as an example of ecological rehabilitation on a damaged and reclaimed site, leading the way for a more resilient city that harnesses the impact of large-scale blue-green infrastructure while creating vital open spaces. The park offers sports, leisure, and nature exploration, meeting diverse needs and balancing people with the environment. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/etqNQvru Image Credit: ASLA 2023 Professional General Design Honor Award. Qianhai's Guiwan Park. Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Field Operations / Holi Photography

2 days left to apply for the Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program! Receive up to $3,500 for LARE costs, exam prep resources, and valuable mentorship. "Licensure is important to me because it serves as an opportunity, specifically for women of color in the profession, to be empowered with recognition, credibility, and a platform to contribute diverse perspectives that can shape more inclusive and culturally reflective built environments." - Kendra Hyson, ASLA, WCLAP 2023-2025 Apply to be part of the 2024-26 cohort by July 21. https://bit.ly/3WqXE0I #LandscapeArchitecture #WomenInLandscapeArchitecture #WomenInSTEM

Have an innovative idea for climate action and biodiversity? Here’s your chance to share it at #ASLA2024 in Washington, D.C.! Pitch your game-changer today: https://bit.ly/4bDRfUe Submission deadline: July 23 #ASLAGameChangers is sponsored by Tournesol Siteworks Image: ASLA 2023 Game Changers

Position your brand in front of industry leaders and emerging talents in landscape architecture. Secure your space in our September ASLA Awards issue to be at the center of what’s now and influence what’s next. Don't miss the July 22 deadline. Reserve your spot: https://lnkd.in/evWAFmxV #LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeDesign