KEYNOTE
ASLA at 125
This year, ASLA is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The profession was built on our community’s dedication to two core principles: public health, safety, and welfare and the recognition and protection of the land and its resources. CEO Torey Carter-Conneen will discuss the principles on which ASLA was founded that still resonate today and how ASLA continues to help professionals move toward the future.
Learning Objectives:
1. Gain an understanding of the core principles that have shaped the landscape architecture profession over the past 125 years, with a specific focus on public health, safety, and welfare, as well as the recognition and protection of the land and its resources.
2. Explore the historical context and significance of these principles in the evolution of landscape architecture practice and advocacy, recognizing their continued relevance and impact on contemporary challenges and opportunities facing the profession.
3. Identify strategies and initiatives led by ASLA to support landscape architecture professionals in advancing these core principles and effectively navigating the evolving landscape of the profession, with a focus on equipping attendees with actionable insights and resources for future professional growth and success.