Congratulations to our USC Honor and Merit Award Recipients
Hannah Flynn - Merit Award Leslie Dinkin - Honor Award Thank you to our jurors: Marc Delouvrier; John Lambert Pearson; Bianca Koenig; Mateo Yang; Jeffrey Morosky
Congratulations Nord Eriksson, ASLA Fellow Elect
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 [...]
Emerging Professionals June Meet-Up
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 [...]
In Memoriam: Donald H. Tompkins, FASLA (January 28, 1937 – June 14, 2023)
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 [...]
Chapter Call for Nominations 2023-2024
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 [...]
You Can Become an Advocate in 5 Minutes!
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 Announces 2023 Scholarship Winners
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 [...]
SB 414: Amended
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 [...]
Cal Poly Awards ASLA Honor and Merit Awards
Congratulations to the following 2023 ASLA Honor and Merit Award winning student recipients from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Honor Awards: Maryam Abutabikh; Emma Fae Smolik; Jose Andrade Merit Awards: Chad Schuler; Presley German; Yuen Ching (Cherry) Tsang