Presented by Jon Wreschinsky and Nicholas Barnhart of the Landscape Architects Technical Committee, "The New Blueprint" presentation covers the December 2023 LARE changes. Changes include: - The exam section transition - New titles and aligned content - Updates to State of California eligibility regulations and procedures
Undergraduate Students Brianna Cruz - Honor Bryan Cueva - Merit Darius Kennedy - Honor Donovan Vo - Merit Gerli Rodriguez - Merit Isabelle Nguyễn - Honor Graduate Students Chris Otte - Honor Graham Feltham - Honor Jeanine Sharkey - Merit
Hannah Flynn - Merit Award Leslie Dinkin - Honor Award Thank you to our jurors: Marc Delouvrier; John Lambert Pearson; Bianca Koenig; Mateo Yang; Jeffrey Morosky
A Southern California Chapter member for 35 years, Nord's nomination was in the "Works" category. Over the past four decades Nord Eriksson has distinguished himself as an exquisite designer, a leader on multiple fronts, and a mentor who has left an indelible mark on the landscapes of Southern California and around the country. Nord will [...]
June Meet-Up on last Thursday, June 15th at the Culver Steps. Thank you to Jeremy Klemic, Associate Principal from SWA for joining our 12 emerging professionals who came out for a tour of the Culver Steps project. It was a great venue for discussion and hearing insights into all steps of the process from conceptual [...]
Born in Inglewood (CA) in 1937, Don was the third of Dorothy & Sterling Tompkins’ four children. From an early age, he developed a love of nature and the outdoors. The first botanical name he ever learned was that of the iconic California fan palms (Washingtonia robusta) that graced his street! When the family moved [...]
Join us. Be a part of the team! The chapter is actively seeking members who want to volunteer for the 2023-2024 calendar year. Leaders will be seated on October 31, following the Conference on Landscape Architecture in Minneapolis. To access information about the leadership roles, click here. To access the nomination form, click here The [...]
ASLA worked with Senator Martin Heinrich (NM) to reintroduce the Living Schoolyards Act! This legislation would help transform elementary and secondary schools’ outdoor spaces into hands-on environmental learning opportunities for students. “The Living Schoolyards Act is a multi-purpose policy that improves climate resilience, supports biodiversity, increases educational opportunities, and improves wellness for children as well as [...]
LAF is a leading source of scholarships for landscape architecture students. These awards recognize leadership, reward superior student performance, support access and diversity, and assist students with unmet financial need. For the 2023 scholarships season, LAF has awarded a total of $160,000 to 27 outstanding students. These awards are made possible through funds established by our generous sponsors. LAF congratulates [...]
Climate change: applications using hydrogen: assessment. Current law requires the State Air Resources Board, by June 1, 2024, to prepare and post an evaluation on its internet website related to the use of hydrogen in the state. This bill would, on or before December 31, 2025, require the State Air Resources Board, in consultation with [...]
