Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan

ASLA’s mission, vision, and strategic plan define the Society’s purpose, direction, and priorities. Together, they guide ASLA’s work to advance the profession of landscape architecture and strengthen its impact on communities and the environment.

Our Vision

Healthy, beautiful, and resilient places for all.

Our Mission

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Empowering our members to design a sustainable and equitable world through landscape architecture.

ASLA Fund

Investing in global, social, and environmental change through the art and science of landscape architecture. Learn about the ASLA Fund.

Strategic Plan (2025–2027)

ASLA’s 2025–2027 Strategic Plan provides a focused framework for advancing the profession during a period of rapid change and expanding opportunity. Centered on three core outcomes—Prominent Voice, Professional Sustainability, and Unrivaled Expertise—the plan aligns ASLA’s advocacy, education, research, membership, and partnerships to strengthen the profession’s relevance, resilience, and influence.

The plan positions ASLA as the leading voice for landscape architecture, supports professionals across diverse career pathways and business models, and expands access to trusted knowledge and resources that meet the evolving needs of communities and the environment.

Download the 2025-2027 ASLA Strategic Plan

Our Guiding Principles

These principles reflect the longstanding values and organizational culture that inform ASLA’s work. While strategic priorities evolve over time, these commitments continue to guide how the Society serves its members, the profession, and the communities landscape architects impact.

Excellence

A commitment to learning, continuous improvement, and high standards in service to members, the profession, and society.

Integrity

Honest, ethical, and forthright conduct in all activities and relationships.

Diversity

A commitment to equity and inclusion within the profession, membership, and leadership, reflecting the communities landscape architects serve.

Leadership

Responsibility for setting direction on issues of critical importance to the profession and the public realm.

Stewardship

Environmentally and socially responsible principles across the practice and advancement of landscape architecture.

Collaborative

Marked by leadership, staff, committee, professional practice networks, and chapter cooperation and coordination in the service of ASLA’s and the profession’s goals.

Inclusive

Committed to welcoming and serving all people and communities and treating them fairly and equitably.

Member-Focused

Guided by member needs and interests and dedicated to meeting them.

Accountable

Dedicated to the efficient, effective, and prudent use of Society resources for the betterment of landscape architecture and the common good. Committed to the timely, transparent, and complete reporting of progress in meeting strategic goals.

Volunteer-Supported

Devoted to the encouragement of volunteerism and benefiting from the expertise and creativity of members who give their time and energies to advance the Society and the profession.