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Unprecedented Coalition of Cultural Heritage and Architecture Groups Sue To Require Federal Review of President Trump’s Kennedy Center Plans
Washington, DC – March 23, 2026 – A coalition of eight leading cultural heritage and architectural organizations jointly represented by three law firms today filed suit in federal district court in Washington, DC seeking to require the Trump administration to comply with historic preservation laws and secure Congressional authorization before implementing the President’s plans to further alter the John F. [...]
Congratulations to Hongjoo Kim, ASLA
Congratulations to Hongjoo Kim, ASLA On behalf of the Southern California Chapter leadership, we congratulate Hongjoo Kim, ASLA. Hongjoo will be one of 36 members who will be elevated to Fellow at this year's Fellows Investiture Dinner on Thursday evening, September 17 in Los Angeles at the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture. Hongjoo Kim, ASLA, is a visionary design leader [...]
2026 AnnualStudent Field Trip
Following our annual tradition of creating meaningful, hands-on experiences for our student leaders, SCC/ASLA recently hosted a field trip to the Ventura Botanical Gardens on Saturday, April 11, 2026. This invitation-only event brought together ASLA Student Board members from USC, UCLA, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, along with SCC/ASLA Board members and local professionals—creating a vibrant [...]
Call for ASLA Volunteers: 2026 ASLA Student Honor and Merit Award
The Chapter is requesting your assistance in serving as a juror for our upcoming 2026 Student ASLA Honor and Merit Awards. We seek licensed landscape architects who are current ASLA Full or Fellow members willing to volunteer their time by participating in a student presentation event at one of the following universities: (In person) CAL POLY SLO: Saturday, May 9: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (In person CAL [...]
Join the SoCal Chapter Leadership Team – Call for Nominations
Interested in strengthening your leadership potential and being involved with the ASLA Southern California Chapter Executive Committee? The Call for Nominations close on May 1, 2026 Nomination form here Description of elected positions here The following positions may be considered: Secretary Treasurer Trustee President Elect Vice President, Membership Vice President, Sponsorship CCASLA Delegate Newly elected leaders will be seated on September 20, 2026 [...]
Webinar: “Career Pathways” with Alyssa Moffitt, ASLA and Pamela Brief, ASLA
At this lunch and learn on January 14, 2026, Alyssa Moffitt and Pamela Brief share honest insights, practical tips, and have real talk about career pathways for emerging professionals within the landscape architecture profession.
Reaccreditation for the UCLA Extension Program
The UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture Certificate Program has received reaccreditation for a six-year term from the Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC). LATC is a California state-appointed committee responsible for evaluating and accrediting educational programs that prepare candidates for licensure as landscape architects. The committee’s mission is to uphold rigorous academic, professional, and ethical standards that support public health, safety, and [...]
UCLA Extension Academic Administrator Appointment
The UCLA Extension Landscape Architecture Certificate Program is delighted to announce that Pamela Brief, ASLA, PLA, has been appointed Academic Administrator for the Landscape Architecture Certificate Program. In this role, Pamela will oversee academic programs and will be instrumental in the evaluation, strategic planning, and continued growth of the program. She will work closely with me while engaging students, faculty, [...]
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