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Landscape Architecture in the News
Esquire models a landscape architect, a member is featured in Portland, Oregon, and awards get noticed across the country. |
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PPN News
Read about some of the projects championed by Historic Preservation PPN members. |
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Chapter Chat
What’s up in Boston, Colorado, and Washington State. |
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Opportunities
Eisenhower Memorial Commission announces national memorial design procurement through GSA Design Excellence Program. |
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People
Dennis Brookie, ASLA, to senior associate at Wenk in Denver; promotions, returns, and hires at Wells Appel in Philadelphia. |
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The Dirt
Caught up in Traffic, and will the “living building” elevate landscape architects on design teams? |
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Welcome New Members
Individual, International, Student, and Student Affiliate. Welcome, all. |
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A selection from the many jobs currently listed in the JobLink recruitment tool.
• Director, Landscape Architecture, Washington, D.C.
• Senior Designer, Tourism and Hospitality, Hong Kong
• Landscape Architect Intern/Planner, Fort Worth, Texas
• Landscape Architect, Bedford Hills, NY
• Greenway Planner, Greenville, SC |
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August 26, 2008 |
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Campus Environment 2008 Research Released
National Wildlife Federation’s report card documents progress, and lack thereof, in greening of American colleges and universities; sustainable landscapes among best-graded trends. |
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Waterfront Brownfields Legislation Considered in Congress
ASLA is working with Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY) to advance a bill that provides support for restoration projects. |
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LAAB Decides Accreditation
Four schools granted candidacy status, three accreditation for six years, one initial accreditation for six years, and one provisional accreditation for two years. |
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ASLA 2008 Annual Meeting and EXPO Showcase: |
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Field Sessions and Tours Explore Philadelphia and Environs
Take advantage of what is ranked as one of the most walkable cities in the country. |
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Shaping the Public Realm
Take advantage of programs focused on community, municipal, regional, state, and federal projects. |
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New Events and Opportunities Planned for EXPO Floor
Learn, win, be wined and dined…and get your portrait taken. |
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All Members Welcome at PPN Forum in Philadelphia
Open meeting offers all a chance to hear about the good work of the 17 Professional Practice Networks. |
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Land
Matters
Think you know what’s needed to create viable public
spaces? Users seem to have other ideas, says J. William “Bill”
Thompson, FASLA, editor of Landscape Architecture. (You can
also read and comment on The Dirt.) |
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Anchorage
Enacts Sustainable Building Ordinance
Two green initiatives are approved unanimously by the Alaska
Assembly. |
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Alert: Your Perspective Needed
An AARP Public Policy Institute survey offers landscape architects a chance for input regarding street design and older citizens. |
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The ASLA green roof page has been updated and now includes a listing of press coverage for the green roof, and an observation log on plant growth. And don’t forget to check out the green roof web cam.
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