Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 608 (Glazer), the Sunset Review Bill. (1) Existing law regulating professions and vocations requires certain designated agencies, within the purview of the Department of Consumer Affairs, to require applicants to furnish their fingerprints for purposes of conducting criminal history record checks. This bill would, beginning on January 1, 2021, [...]
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) released the 2019 Diversity Summit Report. The report, the product of a summit held earlier this year, examines issues that African American, Latinx, Native American, and other underrepresented groups face in the landscape architecture profession. "We are landscape architects. We have common things that make us the same, [...]
What can be said about the events of the past few months at ASLA National? There is a mixed bag of news: membership is down from the past few years; fiscal security of the organization was rocked by a few down turns; the Executive Committee decided to replace Executive Vice President, Nancy Summerville; the new [...]
As a child I loved drawing, painting and photography. Art was a big part of my life. I had great teachers in high school and was encouraged to attend art school. However, by that time my mind was already made up. I had decided much earlier that I would study landscape architecture. That decision was [...]
CORONA, California - BMLA Landscape Architecture and Duane Border Design are set to partner in a new and innovative way—one that quietly blends the strengths of both firms in an effort to position each brand for future, sustainable growth. Both firms bring a passion for sustainability and distinct points of view to the table. BMLA's [...]
Are you ready to elevate your career and your firm to the next level? Seize the opportunity to advance your leadership skills and expand your network by joining the ASLA Southern California Chapter Executive Committee. No other organization provides you with access to the most creative and successful design professionals. We are growing our membership, [...]
The National Complete Streets Coalition, of which ASLA is a steering committee member, worked to have the Complete Streets Act of 2019 (S. 2077, H.R. 3663) introduced in Congress. The measure would require states to set aside funds for Complete Streets’ projects, create a statewide program to award funding and provide technical support, and adopt [...]
Expanding recognition of landscape architecture as a STEM discipline is a major focus for ASLA and the topic of today’s meeting with the STEM Education Coalition at the Center today. As a new partner of the coalition, Education and Accreditation Director Kristopher Pritchard and Career Discovery and Diversity Manager Lisa J. Jennings presented an overview [...]
Conducted by the City of Los Angeles, Bureau of Sanitation (LASAN) on December 14, 21st through January 11, 2019; the 3-day Charrette served the following purposes: 1) To enhance community benefits of Measure W funding and the pending MacArthur Park Master Plan. 2) To engage diverse skills insights, and abilities in the process of restoring [...]
The Southern California Chapter encourages members to participate in the Chapter's leadership by serving on the Executive Committee. Service on the Executive Committee will enable you to learn more about your profession and enjoy the benefits of networking and working with fellow members of your industry. For the 2019-2020 Leadership Year, five (5) positions are [...]
