The JEDI Committee is excited to present the second ASLA-NCC Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship. The scholarship was created in response to reducing barriers of entry into ASLA for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, AANHPI, MENA, etc.) and LGBTQ+ individuals in order to concretely support the growth of Emerging Professionals from diverse backgrounds while promoting the JEDI [...]
The California Council of the American Society of Landscape Architects (CCASLA) continues to be busy representing you in Sacramento each legislative session. The CCASLA board is made of two representatives from each of the four California chapters. We also rely on the very capable lobbyist team Jason Ikerd and [...]
Thank you to those that gathered at Lake Chalet on April 18th to honor the recipients of the 2024 ASLA-NCC Professional and Student Awards Program. The chapter received 56 entries. The jury awarded 16 Merit Awards and 4 Honor Awards. CLICK HERE and view the winning projects. https://youtu.be/U6cEZy6B0Fk
Panelists discuss Designing for Neurodiversity providing insights and experiences in designing for neurodiversity.
Learn about incorporating biodiversity and human health considerations into greenspace design and planning. Hear from a group of cross-disciplinary experts from the San Francisco Estuary Institute, covering high-level biodiversity frameworks to multi-scalar strategies supporting site and detailed design. Explore how the institute bridges science research and implementation through past [...]
ASLA-NCC members, families, friends and co-workers bundled up for the 7th annual Sharks Night on February 29th as the Sharks played against the Anaheim Ducks. Attendees enjoyed dinner and drinks in the Penthouse Plaza, a private space overlooking the tank reserved for our group. Thank you, Sharks Night sponsors: Dave [...]
Symposium: Saturday, August 24th, 2024 Presentation Submission has closed Save the date for Saturday, August 24 for ASLA Northern California Chapter’s first local symposium! This occasion is a valuable opportunity for landscape architects and allied design and engineering professionals who work in the built environment to come together and [...]
by Elizabeth Boults, ASLA The Northern California Chapter extends from the Oregon border to the Central Coast. Within that stretch of coast and valley, the San Francisco Bay Area and its environs has historically drawn some of the most renown landscape architects to the area. It remains a hub [...]
Learn about how SmithGroup and civic leaders developed and built recent projects with human-centered values to serve their communities and the accomplishments these collaborations have made from early planning through to construction and completion. The newly completed Sunnyvale and South San Francisco Civic Centers were designed with all disciplines, [...]
The ASLA Climate Action Plan sets ambitious goals for landscape architects to advance climate responsive practices by 2040. Learn how we can all move forward on climate action by joining us for an overview of the specific objectives and mission of the Plan, and hear from ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen on ASLA's [...]