[MICHAEL JUSTUS/TIMES-NEWS FILE] In this Oct. 9, 2006 photo, Luther Smith, landscape architect for the proposed Fountain View Resort, talks during a neighborhood compatibility meeting held at the City Operations Center.
ASLA Elevates Andrew Fox to Council of Fellows
Please join us in congratulating NCASLA member, Andrew Fox, for receiving the honor of being elevated to Council of Fellows!
Andrew Fox, ASLA
NC State University College of Design, Raleigh
Andrew Fox, ASLA
NC State University College of Design, Raleigh
Andrew Fox received his nomination in Knowledge from the North Carolina Chapter. Among his many achievements during his distinguished career, Andrew received the prestigious 2016 Excellence in Teaching Award from the International Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture; established the award-winning NC State Design + Build Studio; and launched his department’s inaugural “Design Week” program, an exemplary educational engagement experience in keeping with the land grant mission of NC State. His scholarship focuses on resilient design for coastal regions and green infrastructure, work that has had significant social outcomes for people in marginalized communities. Under his leadership the Coastal Dynamics Design Lab (DCCL), which he founded, has become a national model for resilient design research and education. Andrew’s achievements, contributions, and impacts on faculty, students, and the profession have significantly enhanced the profession’s collective body of knowledge, capabilities, and influence.
Learn about all 22 new members to the ASLA Council of Fellows
Early-Bird Registration Open for Second Wave of Modernism IV
Second Wave of Modernism IV: Making Space within Place conference, Dallas, TX October 3-5, 2019: EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION NOW
A constellation of landscape-architecture all-stars, including Peter Walker, Peter Ker Walker, James Burnett, Christine Ten Eyck, Mary Margaret Jones, Isabel Castilla, and Chuck McDaniel, is featured at the Second Wave of Modernism IV: Making Space within Place conference and related events in Dallas, October 3-5, 2019. The daylong conference, sponsored by The Cultural Landscape Foundation, Texas Chapter ASLA, the Dallas Architecture Forum and others will be held on Friday, October 4 will highlight Dallas’ leadership in projects that balance design with natural and cultural values and the imperative to deal with climate change, and will showcase the city’s public-private initiatives and recent innovations in creative management and stewardship. The conference will examine the city’s legacy of innovation, from projects completed in Dallas’ Arts District over the past 35 years, to four new downtown parks and the 10,000-acre Trinity River Project, which would be the largest urban park in America. Space is limited, and CEU’s are available. For more information, go to: https://www.tclf.org/sites/default/files/microsites/dallas2019/index.html
See You in Greenville- 2019 ASLA SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Join the SE chapters of Landscape Architects for the 2019 ASLA Southeast Regional Conference. The conference will be held on Sunday, June 2nd through Tuesday, June 4th at the Hyatt Regency located in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
The 2019 ASLA Southeast Regional Conference is certain to educate, engage, and ignite discussion within the Landscape Architecture Community, including:
Field Sessions that explore all the Upstate has to offer with local guides
Enjoy the unique blend of modern city and historic southern charm as renowned Greenville mayor Knox White, Honorary ASLA kicks off the conference!
Celebrate with your colleagues at the Awards Luncheon*
Experience cutting edge displays and immersive spaces in a re-imagined Vendor Expo
Challenge yourself and your colleagues with a Pop-up Design Competition
Network with vendors and explore new products & details at Vendor Scavenger Hunt
Refresh your perspective by attending thoughtful and engaging Keynote Sessions given by leaders in the field
Meet new friends and enjoy the comradery at the Welcome Reception and Happy Hours
Experience downtown Greenville and all that it has to offer, including the iconic Falls Park, a thriving downtown, an exciting culinary scene, and incredible outdoor activities
CE CREDITS- Continuing education credits will be available for participation at this year’s conference through LA CES and NCBoLA approved sessions.
WHERE TO STAY- To make a room reservation at the reduced rate, please call the reservation line at 864-235-1234 using the group name “Landscape Architects” or visit https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/GSPRG/G-LA19 to make your room reservation online.
DOWNLOAD THE EVENT APP- Friendly Reminder: After registering, please check your email for instructions on downloading the exciting Event App 2019 ASLA Southeast Regional Conference for all of your conference needs including CEU tracking, up-to-date schedules and other helpful conference information! Visit the registration desk upon arrival with questions or email rsvp@smoakpr.com
See you in Greenville!
NCASLA Advocacy Day- June 19
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
12:00 PM 2:00 PM
North Carolina Legislative Building- 16 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC, 27601
All NCASLA members are encourage to come to Raleigh to meet with their North Carolina Senators and Representatives to share with them the importance of landscape architecture throughout the State! Enjoy frozen lemonade with your legislators as you discuss current projects or policies that allow you to make a positive and substantial impact on our State’s economy and environment.
To attend or get more information, email info@ncasla.org
Play a Role in the Future of NCASLA
MAKE AN IMPACT
Would you like to volunteer your time for the landscape architecture profession, but can’t commit to a role on the Executive Committee? Please consider joining one of the following committees by contacting manager@ncasla.org
Communications Committee
Awards Committee
Membership Committee
Legislative Committee
Governance Committee
Conference/Events Committee
Be part of the committee for the year, or choose to take part in special projects, your time and talent is an asset!
Contact manager@ncasla.org today
Nominations Are Now Open
NOMINATIONS OPEN- APPLY TODAY
Have you considered throwing your hat into the ring for an NCASLA Executive Committee position? We need your unique ideas and one-of-a-kind perspective!
If you feel that you can, or know someone who might want to, the call for nominations starts May 15, 2019, and closes June 14, 2019. To be considered, send an email of intent, to include desired position, name, contact info, and a bio (200 words or less) to manager@ncasla.org by the due date listed.
The current positions are open for this election period and will be on the ballot later this summer:
President Elect
1-year term
This position leads the conference planning committee and is automatically followed by a one-year term as President and a one-year term as Past President. The President Elect, President, and Past President also attend the national conference and national leadership training workshops known as Chapter Presidents Council. The President-Elect shall be a Full Member.
Secretary
2-year term
This position is in charge of maintaining a record of the proceedings of the business meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee; preparing and issuing notices of the meetings of the Chapter and the Executive Committee; preparing, issuing, and receiving ballots; administering annual and special elections and notifying candidates of election results. This person shall serve ex officio as a member of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee; maintain the Constitution and Bylaws of the Chapter; certify documents; and perform such other duties as are customary for the office of chapter secretary or as may be assigned or delegated by the president. The Secretary shall be a Full or Associate Member.
Member At Large – Legislative Affairs
2-year term
This position serves as a liaison between the Chapter and governmental bodies, keeping the Chapter informed about legislative matters of interest, professional affairs and reporting to the Chapter on environmental issues.
Coastal Section Chair
2-year term
This position coordinates educational and social events in the Coastal region of the NC Chapter, and he/she makes sure NC and national correspondence is reaching the members in that region. The Section Chairs shall be a Full or Associate Member.
Mountain Section Chair
2-year term
This position coordinates educational and social events in the Mountain region of the NC Chapter, and he/she makes sure NC and national correspondence is reaching the members in that region. The Section Chairs shall be a Full or Associate Member.
Current Executive Committee Roster Term
Trustee - Brian Starkey, PLA, ASLA (2017-2020) **
President - Lora Greco, PLA, ASLA (2018-2019) *
President Elect- Kevin Barnes, PLA, ASLA (2018-2019) *
Immediate Past President- Emily Blackwell, PLA, ASLA (2018-2019) *
Treasurer - Elizabeth Frere, MUD, PLA, ASLA (2018-2020)
Secretary- Terence Welles, Associate ASLA (2017-2019)
Member at Large - Awards - Augustine Wong, PLA, ASLA (2018-2020)
Member at Large - Public Relations - Katie Lloyd, ASLA (2018-2020)
Member At Large- Legislative Affairs - Michael Askin, PLA, ASLA (2017-2019)
Associate Member at Large – Membership - Robert Minert, Associate ASLA (2018-2020)
Charlotte Section- Hollie Colony, ASLA (2018-2020)
Coastal Section - Stephanie Kelly, ASLA (2017-2019)
Triad Section - Scott Arnold, ASLA (2018-2020)
Triangle Section - Blake Hall, PLA, ASLA, PE, LEED AP BD+C (2018-2020)
Mountain Section - Joshua Karrick, PLA, ASLA, AICP (2017-2019)
*Serves a three-year term which includes President Elect, President, and Immediate Past President.
**Serves a three-year term
Questions? Email manager@ncasla.org
ASLA Southeast Regional Conference 2019 - Reduced Registration Rates FLASH SALE 4/26 thru 4/28
ASLA Southeast Regional Conference 2019 FLASH SALE
Take Advantage of Reduced Registration Rates - FLASH SALE 4/26 through 4/28
In honor of Frederick Law Olmsted's Birthday and World Landscape Architecture Month, we'll be having a FLASH SALE for the 2019 ASLA SE Regional Conference attendee registration! Full attendee registration will be discounted $100 off!
Use the discount code when registering April 26, 12:00 am - April 28, 11:59 pm
Discount code: HBDFREDERICK
$100 Off Any Full Conference Registration
Use code HBDFREDERICK
Starts: April 26, 2019 12:00 AM
Ends: April 28, 2019 11:59 PM
1. Visit the website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-asla-southeast-regional-conference-registration-53308354724
2. Click “Register”
3. Click “Enter Promotional Code” in the top right corner of the pop-up window
4. Enter “HBDFREDERICK” and click apply
5. Select registration type
6. Confirm details and submit payment.
Important Update re: SB-367
NCASLA has been tracking SB-367 (https://webservices.ncleg.net/ViewBillDocument/2019/3071/0/S367-PCS45275-RN-8) since it was introduced. The NCASLA Executive Committee sent letters of opposition to the subcommittee and outlined concerns.
NCASLA is opposed to the bill because it could go against one of ASLA’s code of environmental ethics. Those ethics can be found on the ASLA website ( https://www.asla.org/contentdetail.aspx?id=4308).
NCASLA believes that trees are important to the health and welfare of our environment and that we must be good stewards of that environment.
Great news was received today, April 23, 2019, as: Sen. McInnis announced publicly that he will no longer pursue or push his tree removal ordinance bill! See below for the full statement.
This is a great example of the power of advocacy, from LAs and from all of the other groups that opposed.
We will continue to keep an eye on this and other bills. Please be on the lookout for any legislative alerts that will ask you to write to your representative expressing your concern over this bill.
Tree-Cutting Bill
Sen. Tom McInnis, R-Richmond, has withdrawn controversial legislation that would have prohibited towns and counties from regulating tree removal on private property without the General Assembly's permission. "This bill has been robustly debated and discussed," McInnis said in a statement late Thursday afternoon. "The intention of the legislation was to highlight the need to balance private property rights with the needs of the community." The proposed legislation generated strong opposition from municipal and county government officials. The N.C. League of Municipalities and N.C. Association of County Commissioners argued that it would restrict the ability to protect neighboring property owners from development that could harm property values and take away more local control over development.
The N.C. Urban Forest Council also opposed the measure, contending that local tree ordinances can help address flooding issues, preserve historic districts and allow for utility line maintenance. On the other side, the N.C. Homebuilders Association and NC Realtors backed the legislation, arguing that local tree ordinances can hinder development. McInnis said in a brief interview Friday morning that support and opposition was nearly evenly split. "It was as close to 50-50 as I have ever seen," he said. "We just couldn't reach consensus to get this through." (David Sinclair, THE (Southern Pines) PILOT, 4/22/19)
Last Call for Golf Registrations
The NCASLA Golf Tournament and Social is this Friday, April 26 at 1pm.
This is the last call for players- registrations must be received by 5pm, Wednesday, April 24.
Enjoy the afternoon with colleagues!