In a field as adaptive, fluid, and broad in scope as landscape architecture—a field where projects themselves are never truly complete: they just keep growing and shifting with each passing season—it makes sense that any attempt to provide outlets for landscape architects to convene must change, also.

 

Through many months of collecting input from PPN leaders, members, survey data, and collaborative discussions with the ASLA PPN Restructuring Task Force, the aim was never to achieve comprehensiveness, or to pick out the ‘top 10’ of landscape architecture practice areas. Instead, we are strengthening, streamlining, and evolving our current PPN structure into new, more inclusive networks.

 

If you are familiar with the previous set of PPNs, take a deep breath—we know these haven’t changed in a while, with some groups dating back to the 1970s (and who remembers when the PPNs were lovably chonky PIGs, i.e., Professional Interest Groups?). Check out the new networks below and find your new niche. You’ll note each network is broader in scope, and there may be a few possibilities where you see yourself fitting in. Good news: in 2026, when things are ready to go in the ASLA membership system, you’ll be able to select up to three PPNs (no additional fee) as part of your overall ASLA membership!

 

Be on the lookout in the new year for invitations to select your network(s) to join as a member. And if this announcement already has you excited and ready to step up, you can volunteer as a PPN leader right now!

 

 

This network is for: Practitioners working at the local, state, and federal levels; faculty at public universities; and professionals employed by community organizations and nonprofits.

 

Supporting landscape architects working in the public and nonprofit sectors, this network champions design excellence, environmental stewardship, and community impact in civic spaces. Members work at all levels of government, in public universities, nonprofits, and community-based organizations—shaping parks, campuses, streetscapes, and public infrastructure. The group explores the unique challenges and opportunities of public service, from navigating policy and funding to leading inclusive planning and long-term landscape management.

 

 

This network is for: ASLA members working at small firms with fewer than ten team members, including sole proprietors (over 40% of ASLA membership) and those working in residential design, planting design, and design-build practices.

 

Managing or working at a small landscape architecture or planning practice comes with unique challenges—and meaningful opportunities. Nearly 95% of landscape architecture firms have fewer than 20 employees, with 70% consisting of four or fewer team members. Firms with smaller annual revenue are also more likely to generate a higher percentage of their income from private homeowners—an important market segment that many small firms serve. This network is a place to connect with fellow small firm professionals to share experiences and support one another in navigating everything from project and office resource management to business development and long-term growth.

 

 

This network is for: Landscape architects committed to fostering workplace inclusion, advancing equity, supporting mentorship, and growing as leaders within the profession.

 

This professional network is dedicated to advancing equity, inclusion, and leadership development within the field of landscape architecture. The group provides a platform for members to explore workplace experiences, build supportive professional relationships, and promote a more inclusive and representative profession. Open to all, the network encourages dialogue around career development, work-life integration, and the systemic barriers that impact advancement and participation in the field.

 

 

This network is for: Landscape architects, academic practitioners, industry partners, and tech leaders focused on advancing tools and systems in landscape architecture.

 

The Technology in Practice network explores how digital tools and innovative technologies are shaping the future of landscape architecture. This includes not only design software, but advances in AI, water conservation, smart infrastructure, sustainable materials, data collection, and climate adaptation strategies.

 

Members share knowledge on how technology supports each phase of a project, from design and visualization to construction, maintenance, and long-term performance. The network helps landscape architects stay informed and equipped to integrate technology in ways that enhance resilience, efficiency, and environmental impact across built and natural systems.

 

 

This network is for: Landscape architects specializing in planting design, landscape maintenance, design-build practices, and residential projects—collaborating closely with nurseries, materials suppliers, and other industry partners.

 

This network connects landscape architects and allied professionals who are passionate about the details that bring design to life, from plant selection to material sourcing, maintenance strategies, and beyond. We explore how thoughtful choices in materials, planting design, and implementation methods shape the performance, longevity, and beauty of landscapes. Members share knowledge on working with nurseries, fabricators, and industry partners, as well as insights from residential and design-build practices. Whether you're refining specifications, navigating sourcing challenges, or rethinking long-term maintenance, this network is a space to exchange practical solutions and lessons learned. Together, we aim to strengthen the connection between design intent and real-world application.

 

 

This network is for: Landscape architects working in parks and recreation—including trails, multigenerational play and recreation, schoolyards, and outdoor environments for children.

 

This network brings together practitioners focused on creating inclusive, equitable, and resilient parks and recreation spaces for all ages. This community shares best practices for designing accessible parks, trails, schoolyards, and play areas that promote play, learning, and connection to nature. Members collaborate on topics like universal design, safety, sustainability, and activating outdoor spaces to serve diverse communities. The network supports professionals in advancing innovative park and recreation design that enhances quality of life and fosters lifelong stewardship of the natural environment.

 

 

This network is for: Landscape architects specializing in urban design, mobility and transportation, community-driven design, historic preservation in urban contexts, and advancing environmental justice.

 

Landscape architects shaping equitable, connected, and resilient urban environments come together in this network to explore the intersections of urban design, transportation and mobility, community-driven planning, and historic preservation. The focus is on creating inclusive, people-centered places that honor both the past and future.

 

Members share innovative strategies for designing streetscapes, transit corridors, public spaces, and neighborhoods that prioritize accessibility, safety, social connection, and cultural continuity, advancing the role of landscape architecture in shaping the urban public realm.

 

 

This network is for: Landscape architects working in rural and small-town—focused on improving transportation access, supporting historic preservation in smaller settings, and guiding thoughtful development.

 

This network serves as a forum for landscape architects and allied professionals working in rural areas and small towns—places that often face distinct challenges related to design, infrastructure, mobility, and growth.

 

Members focus on improving transportation access, public space design, ecological resilience, and overall quality of life in non-metropolitan areas. The network also recognizes the critical role of historic preservation in maintaining cultural identity and supporting place-based design solutions that honor community heritage while planning for the future.

 

 

This network is for: Landscape architects engaged in land-use planning, large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects, master planning, international practice, and global hospitality and resort development.

 

This network connects landscape architects involved in large-scale projects that shape regions, cities, and global destinations—from expansive land-use plans and major transportation systems to international hospitality, entertainment, and infrastructure development. Members share strategies for addressing the complexity of working across jurisdictions, disciplines, and cultural contexts. Through collaboration and knowledge exchange, the network supports innovative, resilient, and inclusive solutions for planning and design at scale.

 

 

This network is for: Landscape architects involved in institutional and campus environments—ranging from traditional academic campuses to broader institutional, corporate, and cultural campuses.

 

This network connects practitioners involved in the planning, design, and stewardship of campus-scale environments—including academic institutions, company headquarters, hospitals, public gardens, and historic estates.

 

The network fosters dialogue among consultants, institutional clients, faculty, and students to share knowledge, highlight emerging trends, and promote collaborative strategies that support campuses as sustainable, inclusive, and inspiring places for learning, healing, and gathering.