The Eaton Fire stalled earlier plans to upgrade Charles White Park, but now SALT Landscape Architects and Disney are among those reviving and expanding the vision.
Read the story on LAM Online. bit.ly/4fabi1V
“The Gowanus as an ecosystem and as a neighborhood is so interesting..." said Gena Wirth, FASLA, PLA, of SCAPE.
Fast Company explores two new public spaces by SCAPE Landscape Architecture that help reconnect the community to a once-polluted waterway. bit.ly/4tMOpFm
ALT Image credit: Caroll Street Eco-Basin, Brooklyn, New York. SCAPE Landscape Architecture / Ty Cole, courtesy of SCAPE
Werthan Lofts’ courtyard was transformed into a biophilic retreat by Gardens of Babylon Landscapes.
A custom Fiberglass Modwall system by Planters Unlimited supports tree health, manages stormwater, and integrates seating.
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How we talk about climate and biodiversity matters.
A new guide from the ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Committee explores how to communicate this work through shared values, measurable performance, and community benefits. bit.ly/4wMVV60
OJB Landscape Architecture has released conceptual designs for an 18-acre landscape that will frame the new Washington Commanders stadium in southwest Washington, D.C.
Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/4tK11gA
ALT Image credit: Washington Commanders Stadium landscape, Washington, D.C. / OJB Landscape Architecture
Congratulations to the 36 members elected to the 2026 ASLA Council of Fellows.
One of the Society’s highest honors, Fellowship recognizes leadership and lasting contributions to landscape architecture and society.
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Landscape architects at the National Park Service are facing staff cuts, stalled projects, shrinking budgets, and growing concern over the future of public lands. bit.ly/4tXTVWv
ALT Illustration by Eduardo Luzzatti
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US communities are set to spend $100B managing stormwater. That's a significant amount of money dedicated to managing a result rather than solving the problem. ⬇️
Nature-based infrastructure can filter stormwater pollution and reduce storm runoff by 99 percent, all while delivering additional benefits to communities.
In ASLA's THE DIRT, read more from Molly Morgan, Texas State Director for @tpl_org. bit.ly/4tqgYs0
Climate resilience biodiversity can happen together.
In Western Sandusky Bay, barrier wetlands are improving water quality, restoring habitat, reducing erosion through nature-based solutions.
Explore Landscape Architecture 2040: bit.ly/4n18R3s
ALT Image credit: Pickerel Creek riparian restoration, Summer 2023 / The Nature Conservancy; Justin Park, ASLA, PLA / Biohabitats
Landscape architects are uniquely positioned to address climate change and biodiversity loss.
New ASLA planning tools help firms, organizations, and communities implement Landscape Architecture 2040: ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan. bit.ly/4n18R3s
ALT Image credit: Landscape Architecture 2040: ASLA Climate & Biodiversity Action Plan / ASLA
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MAY 2026: ROUGH CUTS
The cover story, written by Bradford McKee and illustrated by Eduardo Luzzatti, reports on deep staff and budget cuts that threaten the National Park Service's stewardship mission.
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In my district, landscape architects are using innovative strategies to expand shade, mitigate extreme heat, and conserve water, while creating special places for our residents and visitors.
During #WorldLandscapeArchitectureMonth, we recognize these professionals, including @NationalASLA, who are shaping healthier, more sustainable, and connected communities nationwide. #TitusTalk
Registration is now open for #ASLA2026.
Join thousands of landscape architects in Los Angeles this September for the profession’s premier annual event. Earn PDH, explore field sessions, discover the EXPO, and connect with peers.
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Earth Day, on the ground in DC. Today we rode the city’s bike network to see how landscape architects help plan and design safer, lower-emission streets. This infrastructure matters.
Take action to protect bike and pedestrian funding: bit.ly/4vPVW8M#DCClimateWeek
The New Yorker traces the evolution of nature-based solutions to flooding — from Frederick Law Olmsted to Ian McHarg and then to Kongjian Yu, leader of the global Sponge City movement.
Read more climate & biodiversity news in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/4vytKqI
ALT ASLA 2025 Professional Urban Design Honor Award. Turning Gray into Green: Meishe River Greenway and Fengxiang Park. Haikou, Hainan Province, China. Turenscape.
The Nature Record is the first national scientific assessment of the state of U.S. lands, rivers, coasts, and oceans, and wildlife.
The initiative seeks public comments on the draft by May 30.
Read more in ASLA's THE DIRT: bit.ly/42dhe2i
ALT ASLA 2021 Professional General Design Honor Award. Ferrous Foundry Park. Lawrence, Massachusetts. Stimson / Ngoc Doan
To close out National Library Week, ASLA is launching a new Multimedia Library for K–12 students educators. Videos, activities, and guided pathways designed to bring landscape architecture into the classroom.
Explore now: bit.ly/48oBzoU
ALT Image credit: ASLA 2010 Professional General Design Honor Award. Gary Comer Youth Center Roof Garden. Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects; John Ronan Architects / Scott Shigley