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Greening Communities with Landscape Advisory Panels (LAPs)
Bringing expert landscape design assistance to underserved communities across the United States.
ASLA Fund and Honda: Planning for a Resilient Future—Turning Climate Goals into Real Plans
We are proud to announce that the ASLA Fund has received a $75,000 contribution from Honda to expand our Landscape Advisory Panels nationwide. This partnership directly supports our mission to provide expert design technical assistance to 5–6 community-led projects in 2026.
Many communities across the U.S. have big ideas for greener, healthier neighborhoods — but they lack the technical planning resources to make those ideas a reality. Honda's contribution allows the ASLA Fund to step in and provide exactly that: free, expert landscape design assistance through our Landscape Advisory Panel (LAP) program.
We are incredibly grateful for Honda’s support, which allows us to bridge the ‘missing middle’ in community planning. By connecting underserved communities with the expert design technical assistance of Landscape Advisory Panels, we are helping local leaders turn their climate goals into shovel-ready projects that will protect residents from extreme heat and manage stormwater for generations to come.
Torey Carter-Conneen, CEO
What are Landscape Advisory Panels (LAPs)?
The Honda contribution will support the development of 5–6 Landscape Advisory Panels (LAPs) across the United States. These panels are specifically designed to help communities that have the will to implement nature-based solutions—such as urban forests and bioswales—but lack the initial planning resources to qualify for large-scale federal and state infrastructure funding. By providing this "early stage" design expertise, the ASLA Fund and Honda are empowering local communities to compete for the billions of dollars available in climate-resiliency grants, ultimately leading to healthier, more equitable, and more resilient neighborhoods.
Selecting a Community
Identify under-resourced communities with a vision for greener, more resilient public spaces.
Experts Show Up
A team of professional landscape architects travels to the community for an intensive design workshop.
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A Plan is Delivered
The community receives a professional design concept and a roadmap to apply for implementation funding.
What Landscape Advisory Panels (LAPs) address:
Landscape Advisory Panels (LAPs) help communities plan and design nature-based solutions that address some of the most pressing environmental and public health challenges facing neighborhoods today.
🌡️ Extreme Heat
Urban tree canopy, shade structures, and green corridors help cool neighborhoods, reducing temperatures and protecting vulnerable residents from extreme heat.
💧 Flooding & Stormwater Management
Rain gardens, bioswales, and permeable surfaces reduce runoff and manage stormwater, helping protect communities from flooding.
🌿 Carbon, Air & Water Quality
Strategic landscape design improves air and water quality by sequestering carbon, filtering pollutants, and supporting healthier local ecosystems.
Get Involved with LAPs
Whether you are a design professional looking to share your expertise or a community leader ready to transform your local environment, we invite you to join us.
For Professionals: Join the Advisory Roster
Are you a landscape architect interested in serving on a future LAP? We are building a roster of experts dedicated to environmental justice and nature-based design. Share your information to be considered for an upcoming mission.
For Communities: Apply for Technical Assistance
Is your neighborhood or municipality a good fit for a Landscape Advisory Panel? We are currently identifying priority projects for 2026. Reach out today to see how the ASLA Fund and Honda can help bring your greening vision to life.
Thank You Honda!
This program is made possible through a generous contribution from Honda. Honda's investment reflects a shared commitment to building healthier, more sustainable communities for all Americans.
Contact the ASLA Fund
For more information about the ASLA Fund, donations, or programs, contact:
Development Manager
202-216-2366