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Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects
is the national professional association representing landscape
architects. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to
more than 18,000 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states,
US territories, and 42 countries around the world. ASLA promotes
the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice
through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship.
WHAT IS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE?
Landscape architecture encompasses the analysis, planning, design,
management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments.
Types of projects include: residential; parks and recreation; monuments;
urban design; streetscapes and public spaces; transportation corridors
and facilities; gardens and arboreta; security design; hospitality
and resorts; institutional; academic campuses; therapeutic gardens;
historic preservation and restoration; reclamation; conservation;
corporate and commercial; landscape art and earth sculpture; interior
landscapes; and more. Landscape architects have advanced education
and professional training and are licensed in 49 states.
PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY
ASLA works to increase the public’s awareness of and appreciation
for the profession of landscape architecture. ASLA is an active
advocate for the profession at the local, state and national levels
on public policy issues including licensure, livable communities,
surface transportation, the environment, historic preservation,
small business issues, and more.
INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICES
Other key ASLA programs and services include the ASLA website, www.asla.org,
featuring information and services for the profession and the general
public; Landscape Architecture magazine; Firm Finder,
an online directory of landscape architects; LAND Online
e-newsletter; the ASLA Annual Meeting and Exposition; Sweets
Landscape Architecture Directory, the official product guide
of the ASLA; the Professional Practice Library; LATIS,
the Landscape Architects Technical Information Series; JobLink
online employment listings; the ASLA Awards Program; and many more.
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