The International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) has announced Michael Grove as one of the inaugural members of its new board of directors. The principal of multidisciplinary firm Sasaki joins 10 others from around the world in what IFLA’s outgoing...
Denver Parks & Recreation has opened Bethesda Park, a two-acre neighborhood park in southeast Denver's North University Hills neighborhood, on the site of a former greenhouse. The property became the first ever purchased through the Parks Legacy Fund, which Denver...
After months of gathering public feedback, the City of Asheville, North Carolina, has gathered thousands of community comments into a single unified design for the Azalea Parks and Infrastructure Recovery Project. The effort will rebuild and reenvision City-owned public spaces along the Swannanoa River that the 2024 Tropical Storm Helene severely...
California-based Green Industry Hall of Fame has revealed its 2026 class of inductees, honoring eight professionals whose careers have contributed to the advancement of landscape, irrigation, arboriculture and horticulture sectors. According to the organization, each honoree was selected for having made a significant impact or positive influence...
More than 250 students attended the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association’s (FNGLA) Career Day program during The Landscape Show in Orlando on August 21, with 42 high school students and nine educators selected for guided exhibitor tours through a partnership with Seed Your Future. The initiative aimed to move career exploration...
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has unveiled the recipients of its 2026 Professional Awards, honouring 35 projects that represent the highest level of achievement in the field. Selected from 450 entries by juries representing public practice, private sector and academia, this year’s winners span a broad cross-section of...
Zilker Metropolitan Park, “the crown jewel of the Austin Parks system,” has received The Toro Company Urban Park Innovation Award receiving $50k. The grant supports a new sustainable maintenance facility for the park’s grounds and facilities in Texas. The Toro Company sponsors the award and City Parks Alliance presented it at the Greater &...
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) will host its 2026 Conference in Los Angeles, California from September 16–18. The event will bring together more than 6k landscape architects, designers, planners, educators, students, manufacturers and allied professionals for three days. Los Angeles Convention Center will serve as the...
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced its 2026 Council of Fellows. Election to the Council of Fellows ranks among the highest honors ASLA bestows on its members, recognizing exceptional contributions to the profession and society at large. Founded in 1899, ASLA represents more than 16k professionals across the United...
Landscape architecture is by nature a collaborative endeavor. Designers, contractors, clients and communities all bring different expertise and perspectives to a project. At its best, the process is dynamic and responsive. At its worst, miscommunication and competing priorities create friction. Michelle Crowley, president of the Boston Society of...
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) has announced that it has secured a significant advocacy win with the US Department of Energy (DOE) regarding enforcement of the pool pump motor rule. The PHTA is a nationwide association of pool, hot tub and spa industry professionals. DOE announced it will delay enforcement of certain energy conservation...
The World Landscape Architecture (WLA) organization has announced an extension of the entry deadline for the 2026 WLA Awards, responding to numerous requests from participants citing conflicts with holidays and festivals. Celebrating outstanding work from around the world, the WLA Awards emphasize innovation and sustainability in landscape...
Structure Studios, a leading provider of landscape design software, has released Version 4 of its flagship tools—Vip3D, Pool Studio and VizTerra. The update introduces a completely redesigned 3D engine, advanced path tracing technology and over 1,000 new assets, marking a major leap forward for the platform. According to the company, Version 4 is...
PWL Partnership takes top honor for data-driven approach to sustainable public space design In the landscape design category of the inaugural Creative Genius Awards, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks has recognized projects that demonstrate how digital workflows can advance both sustainability and aesthetics in the built...
World Landscape Architecture Month launches this April, with American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) chapters organizing nationwide events under the theme “Landscape Architecture in Action.” ASLA has outlined the range of activities it's running, from digital campaigns to in-person gatherings. The Nebraska–Dakotas chapter will feature...
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has marked World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM) 2026 with a series of theme-based social media campaigns. The month-long event, spearheaded by ASLA, is designed to honor the profession’s impact on community development and environmental health. ‘Landscape Architecture in Action’ is this...
Last week, in downtown Denver, architectural engineering firm HCL Engineering & Surveying and landscape architecture company RIOS joined city officials and project partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of Skyline Park, a new public space on Arapahoe Street. The ceremony marked the first phase of the park's transformation into an inclusive,...
AI landscaping startup, HeyFlora has announced the launch of BETA V1, its new AI-powered intelligence platform for the landscape management industry. The platform aims to modernize field operations with conversational, voice-first workflows and real-time design visualization, addressing low adoption rates of legacy back-office software. Currently...
The Association of Professional Landscape Designers (APLD) has announced a new webinar. ‘Containers with Purpose’ will be presented on February 26 by expert designer Susan Nock of Thistle. Nock is an award-winning designer whose work has been featured in national publications. The webinar will explore strategic container use, covering gardens of...
Landscape architecture firm, Studio Outside has established a fellowship in memory of its late co-founder, Bill Millsap. The Bill Millsap Fellowship aims to support emerging professionals in landscape architecture and design, emphasizing the advancement of the field and the development of creative thinkers. The Bill Millsap Fellowship, endowed at...
Andrea Mueller’s path to landscape design was anything but linear, shaped by a family nursery, multiple design disciplines and a core ideal. “I was always intrigued by the idea that spaces should be an extension of one another. So, the outside should be an extension of the inside, and the inside an extension of the outside,” she says. Though her...
The winners of the second heat of the 2026 Pro Landscaper International Awards have been unveiled at FutureScape USA in Los Angeles. Prolific landscape designers and contractors have spent the last two days presenting their awe-inspiring projects for the North & South America Heat at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Luna Park in...
Terremoto’s David Godshall is hoping for immigration reform in the US. “Most of the landscape construction crews that we work with in Southern California are primarily Latino men, and their immigration status is varied. “We take issue with the fact that the immigration system in the United States is a bit of a mess, especially when there are...
With a newly extended December 5 deadline, the World Landscape Architecture (WLA) Awards is inviting professionals to judge its 2026 competition, a role that involves evaluating the highest standards of global design and sustainable practice. The WLA is seeking design professionals, academics and professors in landscape architecture and related...
Members of the Scripps Ranch community join Mayor Todd Gloria in the reveal of Jerabek Park’s upgrades in San Diego. Funded through a combination of state and local funds, including a dedication of $4m from the assemblyman Brian Maienschein, the improvements have come 30 years in the making. Featuring new playgrounds and modern facilities,...
In the preservation of Elizabeth Street Garden in New York City and its community, the ESG organization has announced new affordable housing units will be built nearby. With the support from Mayor Adams and councilmember Marte’s dedication, the delivery of homes on the Bowery and Suffolk street will take place while preserving the garden. ...
The executive committee for 2025-2026 has been announced for the Southern California Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. WRT Design senior associate Jared McKnight has been announced as the chapter’s president-elect. Agency Artifact’s landscape designer Melanie Buffa has taken on the role of president whilst Scott Rice,...
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