August 2022 Trustee Report
Michele A. Palmer
NEWS
ASLA submitted a nomination to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to include the landscape architecture CIP Code on the Department’s STEM-Designated Degree Program list.
Included in ASLA’s submission is an updated version of our white paper, Landscape Architecture is a STEM Discipline, which includes a comprehensive section on Landscape Architecture Education’s Use of STEM-Related Research, Innovation, and Technology. This section (Section 4; pages 20-41) includes many examples of university landscape architecture program-led research projects, including projects that partner with federal, state, and local government agencies. In fact, some of these projects partner with the US Army Corps of Engineers, USDA, USDOT, HHS, and more. The section also highlights the development and deployment of new technologies by university landscape architecture departments, faculty, and students, including several projects that led to the issuance of U.S. patents. The section continues with a brief history of landscape architecture’s practice and the US patent classification system, a clear indicator of the profession’s work in developing new technologies.
In all, ASLA and landscape architecture programs across the country presented a persuasive argument for including the discipline on the STEM list. DHS will likely announce updates to the list in early 2023.
Landscape Architecture Magazine won six EXCEL Awards: two golds, three silvers, and one bronze in the circulation category of 10,001 to 20,000.
CEO Torey Carter-Conneen was featured in a The Washington Blade column congratulating him on earning a Business of Pride award.
The Washington Post interviewed several ASLA members for their article, “Grass is a water hog. Here’s how to create a drought-tolerant yard.” They also linked to “Sustainable Residential Design: Improving Water Management” and “Sustainable Residential Design: Applying Ecological Design” guides on asla.org in the piece.
Development & Strategic Partnerships
Fundraising for Dream Big continues with $17K raised to date. Join our Circle of Supporters for ASLA’s annual virtual PreK-12 Summit, DREAM BIG with Design, A Showcase of Landscape Architecture and PreK-12 Design Learning. Many new sponsor benefits have been implemented, including several social media options. Help us teach students about landscape architecture by sponsoring Dream Big. Learn more about benefits and to become a sponsor.
Public Relations, Communications and Marketing
The marketing company Constant Contact featured a landscape architect character in their recent ad, which was covered by Ad Week.
ASLA released a statement expressing disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court decision on West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which limits the agency’s authority to address our nation’s climate crisis.
Several outlets ran stories connecting landscape architecture’s positive impacts and potential in the face of a warming climate, including Phys.org and Inhabitat.
Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of Nation magazine, wrote an opinion piece for The Washington Post that highlighted Frederick Law Olmsted’s contributions to public spaces, talked about his impact on journalism, and the healing power of designed landscapes today.
Sara Zewde spoke to NPR about Frederick Law Olmsted, the Olmsted 200 anniversary, and his lasting impact today.
Architizer published the piece “Why Landscape Architects Are the Unsung Heroes of the Design World“ where they shared, “Now more than ever, our cities need landscape architects.”
FREE PDH OF THE MONTH
ASLA continues to offer one on-demand webinar each month at no cost to all members. Members must register for the Free PDH of the Month and pass the exam during the month it is featured in order to earn 1.0 PDH.
Log in with your ASLA username and password for access.
UPCOMING
No planned Trustee activities.
Registration for the ASLA 2022 Conference on Landscape Architecture is now OPEN! To register for the conference and to select housing, click the GREEN REGISTER button in the upper right corner of the website. Please remember to book your hotel room when registering for the conference. This way you are assured that you are booking in the hotel block, receiving discounted room rates, and receiving customer support when needed. If you receive emails or telephone calls from other vendors offering hotel accommodations during our conference, it is not from our official housing bureau Maritz. Maritz will not call members to book hotel rooms and you will only receive emails from Maritz through ASLA. For the greatest discounts on registration, Council of Fellows, and the President’s Dinner tickets, register by July 27, the end of early bird rates.