New Resource: Biodiversity Primer for Landscape Architects ASLA’s free guide helps landscape architects design for and protect biodiversity. 📘Download: https://bit.ly/3INYUqu

Remembering Kongjian Yu, FASLA—visionary founder of Turenscape and professor at Peking University. His “sponge city” strategies reshaped how cities work with water and nature, inspiring resilience and compassion worldwide. bit.ly/3Kch45R

After Hurricane Katrina, 95% of New Orleans' City Park was flooded for weeks, destroying thousands of trees. Two decades later, MVVA + partners have released City Park 2050, a new master plan that “attempts to look past recovery toward endurance.” https://bit.ly/3I17W3j

The Wallpaper 2025 Landscape Architects’ Directory highlights practices reshaping how land is lived, from flood-resistant parks in Bangkok to restorative gardens in Brazil. https://bit.ly/464gTSv

Join us at Climate Week NYC! Discover solutions to combat coastal flooding using green + hybrid infrastructure at a free immersive workshop hosted by ASLA NY and partners. 📍NYC | Sept 24 | 4-6 PM Register today: https://bit.ly/41Nj627

ASLA has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 20% and is on track to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. “We are committed to continuing our efforts to reduce emissions,” says ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon. ASLA, CAE. https://bit.ly/4gfQ1lX

ASLA Announces the 2025 Professional Award Winners! Thirty-five projects have been honored with the highest achievement in landscape architecture, showcasing innovation, resilience, and design excellence. bit.ly/3USZXbj

How Property Insurers Value Nature-Based Solutions And How to Help Them Evolve Join us Sept 3 at 2 PM ET for the next webinar in our Making the Economic Case for Landscape Architecture series. Free for ASLA members | Earn 1.0 PDH Register: https://bit.ly/3UXktaz

“What other way can we adapt to climate change?” Landscape architect Kongjian Yu, FASLA, urges replacing traditional grey stormwater systems with a “sponge city” approach using land-based solutions to work with nature, not against it. https://bit.ly/3UDeQhF

One of D.C.'s most dangerous intersections is now a safe gateway and green public space. The new Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza by SWA/Balsley transforms a busy traffic triangle into a 37,000 sq. ft. community hub. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT.

Canada has a national climate adaptation strategy, but it’s largely up to its provinces and cities to move this work forward. Landscape architects in government are shaping bold climate + biodiversity policies the world can learn from. bit.ly/46nbre4

Infrastructure, policy, public engagement, and agriculture — see how Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF) Innovation + Leadership Fellows are shaping positive futures. bit.ly/44zJ772

Got a game-changing idea for landscape architecture? Pitch it for a chance to take the stage at ASLA 2025 in New Orleans! ✅ Align with the ASLA Climate Action Plan ✅ 2-sentence pitch + short video 🗓️ Deadline: July 22 🌟 Submit: bit.ly/4gJe0tg Sponsored by Tournesol Siteworks

A plaza in downtown Denver was a “harsh" concrete plaza, explained Kasey Toomey, PLA, partner at Terremoto. “We decided to create a habitat, a green space for all these creatures” — not just people. bit.ly/4erMrEq

⏳ Last chance to save! Early bird rates for #ASLA2025 end today. Join thousands of professionals October 10–13 in New Orleans for the premier gathering of the landscape architecture community. Register now at aslaconference.com

The UN Ocean Conference marked a win for ocean ecosystems. Leaders made progress on a new international law that could protect 30% of the world’s high seas — areas beyond national borders. bit.ly/4nbDnaB

Proposed #LWCF cuts threaten the future of parks, public spaces, and local economies. “LWCF isn’t just about conservation. It’s about community, access, and economic opportunity.” —Kona Gray, FASLA, PLA, ASLA President Tell Congress: #SaveLWCF → bit.ly/3SXlrkK

Don’t miss the first webinar in ASLA’s new series: Making the Economic Case for Landscape Architecture. June 17 at 2 PM ET | 1.0 PDH HSW Register: bit.ly/3ZgtG0p

The Rosa Barba Casanovas International Landscape Architecture Prize honors the best built landscapes (2019–2024). Winner receives €15,000 (~$16,885 USD). Submit by May 30, 2025. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/3ZqtdIU

Landscape architecture firm Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Inc. (MVVA) is helping Glendale, CA reimagine the 9.4-mile Verdugo Wash as a linear park and trail system—restoring ecosystems and reconnecting communities. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/4jZSodL

Not all public spaces are parks. Some of the most impactful are the corridors in between. Join us May 14 at 1 PM ET for The Curation, Choreography, and Culture of Linear Landscapes. 1.25 PDH | Free for ASLA members Register: bit.ly/3ZaAD2R #InfrastructureWeek

“Real climate leadership listens first.” — ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon. ASLA Over 75% of landscape architects say we need a Climate and Biodiversity Commitment Program. Learn how this could turn insight into action. dirt.asla.org/2025/05/07/m...

ASLA is advocating for federal tax reforms that recognize the economic and environmental value of landscape architecture. Read the full recommendations in “Providing Tax Relief and Incentives for the Landscape Architecture Profession”: bit.ly/4cGxXQi

How do landscape architects measure climate & nature positive design? Join Climate Positive Design founder Pamela Conrad, ASLA, and Sarah Fitzgerald, ASLA, on May 5 at 1pm ET for a free demo of the new Pathfinder 3.0 app! Learn practical tools for climate action. Register: bit.ly/4juYNNj

"There are possible indications that the right trees in urban green spaces can act as buffer zones limiting the spread of fire," says landscape architect Ronnie Siegel, ASLA. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/3XM7NW2

🚨 Green + bike infrastructure projects are under threat, and the deadline to act is April 3. Sign ASLA’s letter to DOT Secretary Duffy to protect public health, safety, and the work of landscape architects: bit.ly/43ygd8Q Share this and spread the word!

World Landscape Architecture Month starts April 1! Join us in celebrating how landscape architects break physical, cultural, and environmental barriers to shape a better future. 🌱 Toolkit & more: bit.ly/3QVkha2

Today, ASLA and 50 allied organizations are on Capitol Hill advocating for tax bills to lower licensure costs. Help amplify their voices—send a message to your legislators: bit.ly/3SXlrkK

"Decarbonizing our specifications is one of the best ways to take climate action." —Chris Hardy, ASLA, PLA Join Chris + others April 9 at Noon ET for ASLA’s next Climate Action 101 webinar: Decarbonizing Specifications Register: bit.ly/4j2XGEw

Roberto Burle Marx is celebrated as a pioneering landscape architect for integrating nature into cities. At a time when climate change and biodiversity loss are pressing global concerns, we can revisit his principles. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/3RcfIYK

Climate action is urgent. Rising temperatures, floods, and extreme weather are here. Landscape architects design solutions. ASLA Actions: ▪ Committed to Paris Agreement goals ▪ Advancing ASLA's Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan Task Force No time to stall—landscape architects are ready.

Our Beliefs & Our Actions: Design Integrity We believe design should never be restricted—it must reflect the culture, needs, and identity of the people it serves. Read ASLA’s letter opposing limits on federal project design: bit.ly/41G8tNA

Investing in parks, flood protection, & resilient streets = investing in health, safety, & community well-being. Landscape architects have the solutions—now we need continued policies & funding. Image Credit: Berger Partnership / Built Work Photography

$7T is spent annually on activities that deplete nature, while only $140B supports biodiversity. The UN says we need $700B more per year to meet global goals. Leaders pledge $200B per year by 2030, but more action is needed. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/3DkkpfX

Join the ASLA Biodiversity & Climate Action Committee for the next Biodiversity & Climate Action 101 webinar! March 6 at 1 PM ET Topic: Decarbonizing the Design Process Free for ASLA members | 1.0 PDH Register now: bit.ly/3QCyDM6 Underwritten by Landscape Forms.

Climb higher in your career with the on-demand ASLA SKILL | ED: Business Development Basics course! 🪜 Enhance your business development skills with 3 video modules & 7 self-paced exercises. Gain confidence & tools for career growth. Enroll now: bit.ly/4ifM5S4

ASLA is developing a Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan for 2026-2030. “This plan will strengthen communities’ economic well-being, conserve ecosystems, reduce emissions, and enhance resilience,” said ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon. ASLA bit.ly/4jVlP0Q

ASLA is developing a new Climate and Biodiversity Action Plan, setting goals for 2026-2030. It builds on the 2022 ASLA Climate Action Plan, prioritizing the climate and biodiversity crises with equitable, actionable solutions. Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT. bit.ly/4jVlP0Q

“Climate action must prioritize water—restoring the natural water cycle is just as critical as reducing carbon,” says Kongjian Yu, FASLA, in Nature Water. With co-authors Erica Gies & Warren W. Wood, Yu highlights how land use changes have disrupted Earth’s water cycle. bit.ly/419ZK7k

Mark Johnson, FASLA, of Civitas, calls on communities to embrace nature-based solutions to adapt infrastructure for the increasingly harsh realities of our changing climate. bit.ly/4hTURFf

Ecosystems like oceans & forests contribute 50% of global GDP ($50+ trillion/year)! Landscape architects can integrate them into public spaces, providing "stacked benefits" for water, air, health & biodiversity. dirt.asla.org/2025/01/19/d...