American Society of Landscape Architects
The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is a professional association for landscape architects in the United States. The ASLA's mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and fellowship.[1]
| Abbreviation | ASLA |
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| Formation | 1899 |
| Founded at | New York City, New York, United States |
| Type | Professional association |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., United States |
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Membership | 15,000+ (as of 2019) |
Official language | English |
President | Torey Carter-Conneen |
| Website | asla |
History
The ASLA was established on January 4, 1899, in New York City by a group of eleven founding members: President John Charles Olmsted, Nathan Franklin Barrett, Beatrix Farrand, Daniel W. Langton, Charles N. Lowrie, Warren H. Manning, Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., Samuel Parsons, George F. Pentecost Jr., Ossian Cole Simonds, and Downing Vaux.[2] [3]In 1960, the headquarters was moved to Washington, D.C.
The ASLA bestows various awards annually to professionals and students in the field of landscape architecture for designs and projects. Categories range in size, scale, and type from small residential areas to large parks and waterfronts. Their lifetime achievement award is called the American Society of Landscape Architects Medal.[4]
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References
- "LaGuardia Design Group | Latest Press Feature". LaGuardia Design Group. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- "American Society of Landscape Architects".
- "FIFTY YEARS IN RETROSPECT: BRIEF ACCOUNT OF THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASLA on JSTOR". www.jstor.org. Retrieved 2023-08-10.
- "Awards | asla.org". www.asla.org. Retrieved 2023-08-31.