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Networks 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 16,200 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 47 states.

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND ADVOCACY

ASLA 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 SERVICES

Other 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; Job Link online employment listings; the ASLA Awards Program;
and many more.

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