Dear Members, Thank you for the privilege to serve as Trustee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. In October, I had the honor to represent the chapter on the Board of Trustees at the 2023 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Minneapolis. Led by the goals established in ASLA’s 2022-2024 [...]
Dear Members, Creating memorable and sustainable open spaces is more than design techniques of landscape architecture; it is about weaving stories that evolve dynamically, touching lives in unique ways. As we navigate the challenges of our time—global crises such as climate change, healthcare issues, geopolitical conflicts, and economic impacts—we, as landscape architects, find a profound [...]
On Sunday, November 19, 2023, the ASLA SoCal Emerging Professional Committee hosted a November Meet-Up at Vista Hermosa Natural Park in Los Angeles, the 2023 recipient of ASLA National's Landmark Award. The event began with networking from 10:30-11am followed by a brief address by ASLA SoCal President Hongjoo Kim, and an introduction by the ASLA [...]
Do you have an idea that will change how the field approaches climate change? Here's your opportunity to share it at the ASLA 2023 Conference on Landscape Architecture in Minneapolis.The deadline for proposals is August 24, 2023. The top submissions will be invited to present their game changing idea at the ASLA 2023 Conference. The winning [...]
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
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 [...]
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 [...]
