Join a collective learning experience for the landscape architecture community. We will explore how to better understand the many economic benefits of nature-based solutions that landscape architects plan and design.

The series builds on the economic analyses ASLA released in 2024 and will help guide a new economic research plan for the landscape architecture community.

The series will explore:

• How economists and project stakeholders (governments, developers, insurance companies, etc.) understand the economic benefits of nature-based solutions and landscape architecture

• How landscape architects can better make the economic case for their projects

• Potential areas of economic research that can be advanced by ASLA, the Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF), the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA) and landscape architecture educators, partner organizations (ULI, etc.), and economists and market researchers.

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Hear from Canadian landscape architects working in local and regional government on how to overcome national obstacles and advance biodiversity and climate goals. Learn about Nunavut’s Climate Adaptation Plan, Vancouver’s Blue Green systems, and Toronto’s performance requirements for low carbon, resilient, and biodiverse development – which have all been led by landscape architects. Discover new ways to move forward policy and action in an equitable way at the local and regional levels. 

Learning objectives:

• Understand how climate and biodiversity policies are developed at the national, regional, and local levels in Canada 

• Gain insight into equitable planning and design strategies that involve Indigenous and underserved communities 

• Understand how Canadian landscape architects in public practice are developing policies at the regional and local levels on climate adaptation, biodiversity, green infrastructure, and water and land resource management

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Join CLARB and ASLA on July 9th for a recap of recent legislative developments, including updates on Uniform Standard legislation, professional licensing reform, and proposed changes to Continuing Education requirements. This webinar will also provide the latest organizational updates from CLARB, along with a look ahead at what to expect during the remainder of the legislative sessions.

The time of AI is upon us.  While many are not worried about this buzzword, many firms are embracing the technology and doing what they can to get ahead of what seems inevitable. During this session, we will examine what is going on with AI, what are people using, what can be done, and how will this impact our lives.  We will examine the insurability ramifications, and privacy concerns the leveraging of AI may create.  Finally, if you think your firm isn’t already leveraging this, you may be wrong. We will talk about strategies others have put in place to help manage internally and externally the use of the evolving technology. 

Learning Objectives:

At the end of course participants will be able to: 

1. Identify and explain applicable artificial intelligence systems for a design professional and how it impacts the firm’s every day.  

2. Analyze the impacts the leveraging of artificial intelligence may have on the firm, with focus from a risk and liability point of view.  

3. Evaluate and plan how you will leverage this technology while assessing the risk and heightened standard of care this may create.  

4. Recognize the risk associated with the AI use and determine the situation in which each type should be used.  

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Join a dynamic roundtable discussion with firm leaders featured in the 2024 ASLA Landscape Architecture Industry Report as we explore key trends and uncover new developments shaping the profession in 2025. Since the initial interviews conducted in mid-2024, the landscape has continued to evolve—from changing economic conditions and shifting client priorities to workforce challenges and supply chain dynamics. 

This conversation will explore how firms are adapting in real time, what strategies are working, and where the profession may be headed next. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear candid insights from leaders across the field and contribute your own perspective on what’s emerging, what’s shifting, and what’s next.

Learning Objectives:  

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: 

• Analyze how firm leaders are responding to economic conditions in 2025, including new business strategies, service pivots, and client engagement approaches. 

• Evaluate current challenges and solutions related to employee recruitment and retention, workplace culture, and emerging professional support. 

• Identify key shifts in construction costs, materials, and client priorities—and how firms are managing expectations, timelines, and project types in response. 

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ASLA is hosting a new member town hall on June 17th at 4:00pm to share all the resources and opportunities available with your ASLA membership. During the town hall you will be able to learn about member benefits, meet other members, discover how to get involved, and have a chance to ask questions and share your thoughts. Register today!

NCASLA plans to host a half day design workshop for the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts located in downtown Asheville on August 26th. The Wortham Center has been in operation since 1992 and they have two exterior courtyards that need a fresh perspective from our local chapter of landscape architects. We will gather as local professionals that morning and provide the center with some ideas for improving the visibility, circulation and appearance of the spaces. Lunch will be provided.

> Look for a sign-up form via email in July!