Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects is the national professional association representing landscape architects. Beginning with 11 original members, ASLA has grown to more than 18,000 members and 48 chapters, representing all 50 states, US territories, and 42 countries around the world. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. WHAT IS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE?Landscape architecture encompasses the analysis, planning, design, management, and stewardship of the natural and built environments. Types of projects include: residential; parks and recreation; monuments; urban design; streetscapes and public spaces; transportation corridors and facilities; gardens and arboreta; security design; hospitality and resorts; institutional; academic campuses; therapeutic gardens; historic preservation and restoration; reclamation; conservation; corporate and commercial; landscape art and earth sculpture; interior landscapes; and more. Landscape architects have advanced education and professional training and are licensed in 49 states. PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVOCACYASLA works to increase the public’s awareness of and appreciation for the profession of landscape architecture. ASLA is an active advocate for the profession at the local, state and national levels on public policy issues including licensure, livable communities, surface transportation, the environment, historic preservation, small business issues, and more. INFORMATION RESOURCES AND SERVICESOther key ASLA programs and services include the ASLA website, www.asla.org, featuring information and services for the profession and the general public; Landscape Architecture magazine; Firm Finder, an online directory of landscape architects; LAND Online e-newsletter; the ASLA Annual Meeting and Exposition; Sweets Landscape Architecture Directory, the official product guide of the ASLA; the Professional Practice Library; LATIS, the Landscape Architects Technical Information Series; JobLink online employment listings; the ASLA Awards Program; and many more.
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