It is busier than ever right now and work is abundant throughout the state, but what is it that enables landscape architects to do this work? Licensure!

Do you want to share your knowledge of Landscape architecture with your state representative and Senator?

This year due to the pandemic, the Licensure and State Advocacy Committee has decided to go virtual in our advocacy efforts. We invite you to participate during the first week of May. NCASLA will provide you with literature that highlight points relative to the main advocacy issues that are important to ASLA National.

To align NCASLA’s legislative awareness with National ASLA’s Advocacy for licensure efforts, the NCASLA executive committee has revised the name of our Legislative affairs committee to The Licensure and State Advocacy Committee.

Check out our Member Spotlight with NCASLA President Elect, Hollie Colony!

NCASLA: How is Landscape Architecture a part of your daily life?

Hollie: Beyond being a Landscape Architect for my career, I think that it’s something that changes the way I see the world as I encounter it. For example, when I walk through any public space, I’m constantly taking mental notes of spatial proportions, wondering if and how they are dealing with stormwater, slopes, trip hazards, lighting, and other site features. I also find myself getting really excited about gorgeous planting design, and then quickly praying that whoever installed it has the budget to maintain it.

Check out our Member Spotlight with NCASLA Membership Committee member, Drake Fowler!

NCASLA: How is Landscape Architecture a part of your daily life?

Drake: At the Arboretum we use design process not only on physical things in the garden, but we use design process to be creative in organizational strategies and dilemmas. For me being a landscape architect impacts how I operate in my daily life. We are not only leaders, but often play the role of bringing synergy to design teams. Being synergistic is a transferable skill!

There is still time to submit nominations for the 2021 NCASLA Special Awards! The Special Awards Program recognizes those who have made significant contributions to the profession and to the enhancement of the physical environment. All Special Awards nominations are solicited and reviewed by the Past President’s Council, which votes on the final selection. The deadline for submissions is May 3rd, 2021. Visit our website for more information and to complete the online form today!

The NCASLA Conference and Awards Committee currently has openings for support and leadership rolls to plan the upcoming 2021 NCASLA Awards Gala. Please sign up using our online volunteer application today and don't forget to select "Conference & Awards!"

Registration is now open for the 2021 North Carolina Conference on Landscape Architecture! Earn up to 11 CEUs at our Virtual Conference on May 19 - 20, 2021!.

Despite the challenges we’ve all faced, the COVID-19 pandemic has provided new opportunities for Landscape Architects. At our Virtual Conference, you’ll learn how you can play a key role in developing resilient solutions for your communities.

Your registration gets you access to 11 can’t-miss sessions. Eight sessions will be held live and three sessions will be asynchronous so you can watch the recordings whenever it suits you!

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 April 1, 2021, and closes April 30, 2021. To be considered, complete the CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FORM.

Despite the challenges we have all faced, the COVID-19 pandemic has provided new opportunities for Landscape Architects to play key roles in developing solutions. That’s why we are thrilled to have Nette Compton and Sara Zewde as our 2021 Virtual Conference Keynote Speakers in their session Fostering Inclusive Communities: People, Place, and Partnerships.

As part of World Landscape Architecture Month, NCASLA is organizing a month-long Instagram Takeover to feature the work of our state's firms! We want to show off the exciting work that you are doing in NC and beyond! If you would like to participate, please fill out this form by March 25, 2021.