Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Deference: Potential Impacts on Landscape Architecture
On June 28, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the long-standing Chevron Doctrine issuing a decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo that would now allow judges broad authority to interpret federal agency regulations.Read More
Apply Today: Women of Color Licensure Advancement Program
Apply to be part of the 2024-26 cohort. This program supports women of color pursuing licensure and increases racial and gender diversity within the profession.Read More
Congresswoman Velázquez (NY) Applauds ASLA
During a recent ASLA event celebrating World Green Roof Day, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (NY) applauded ASLA for advocating for nature-based infrastructure such as green roofs.Read More
Shape ASLA’s Legislative Efforts
ASLA President SuLin Kotowicz, FASLA, PLA, urges all members to take the ASLA biennial Federal & State Legislative Priorities Survey.Read More
Shape ASLA’s Legislative Policies
The nation faces critical challenges related to heat waves, flooding, roadway casualties, and more. Landscape architects have the solutions to many such challenges.Read More
State and Federal Advocacy News
ASLA worked with the Louisiana Chapter to defeat two concerning pieces of state legislation on the issue of licensure. And ASLA hosted its federal Advocacy Day meetings with members of Congress, Senators, and congressional staff to discuss policies important to the profession.Read More
Outdoors for All Act Passes the U.S. House
On April 9, the Outdoors for All Act unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives as a part of the EXPLORE Act package. ASLA and its members successfully advocated for the measure and now urges the Senate to swiftly pass its version of the bill.Read More
Historic Investments in Landscape Architecture Water Projects
The Biden-Harris administration recently announced historic funding related to our nation’s waters as part of its Investing in America Agenda. This initiative provides opportunities for landscape architects to transform our nation’s infrastructure while addressing the climate and biodiversity crisis.Read More