A Profession in Motion: ASLA 2025 in Action

A profession advancing, expanding, and delivering — ASLA 2025 in Action captures the year landscape architects strengthened their foundation, broadened their reach, and turned advocacy, education, and leadership into results

Torey Carter-Conneen, Hon. ASLA | ASLA CEO

Listening to a Profession in Motion

My travels in 2025 — engaging with chapters, members, and communities — showed proof of what we all know is true: landscape architecture is moving with incredible momentum.

In conversation, I heard similar themes: landscape architecture is stepping into the conversation, ready to take the stage. We are at the center of the most important issues facing our society. Landscape architects advance climate resilience and biodiversity, create economic development, and design safe, cohesive, and meaningful spaces for us all.

In 2025, ASLA’s work was guided by this reality. We spent the year listening, learning, and expanding our focus to meet the evolving needs of a profession in motion.

Kona Gray, FASLA, PLA | 2025 President, ASLA

Leading the Movement

A profession moving beyond boundaries must be a profession rooted in empathy. 2025 President Kona Gray offers a grounding perspective on the human heart of our collective progress.

“When we move together, we don’t just shift perception; we create a new reality for the communities we represent.”

Welcome Beyond Boundaries A Thriving Profession Growth & Connection Momentum in Motion