Professional Practice Networks (PPNs)

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

The Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) documents historic landscapes in the United States and its territories to serve as tangible evidence of our nation’s heritage and development.

The Education & Practice Working Group promotes collaboration and the sharing of ideas, issues, and trends that advance the profession, while informing undergraduate and graduate education. Building upon the significant research, innovations, and challenges happening in academic, public, and private practice, it seeks to promote a two-way dialogue that identifies needs and opportunities within education and practice.