General Design Category

Award of Excellence

Restoring Elba's Pea River Through Dam Revitalization

Elba, Alabama, United States
Chase Hoytink, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Frank Hu;
Auburn University


The revitalization of the Elba Dam honors the site’s historic structures, preserving them as living reminders of the role they played in powering the local communities of Elba, Troy, and Dothan until the dam’s decommissioning in 2015.This project seeks to transform the overgrown inaccessible hydroelectric dam into an engaging, accessible space that immerses viewers in a landscape reminiscent of past technological achievements. The design proposes for the removal of the dam to enhance environmental protection and bolster community resilience. Removing the spillway projects a 29% increase in access to critical habitat types utilized by threatened and endangered fish and mussel species, while also mitigating future flood risks in Elba.

Honor Awards

Just Land

Quapaw Nation, Oklahoma, United States
Justin Hailey, Associate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Niall Kirkwood, FASLA;
Harvard University

Longleaf Pine, Fire, Prospect Bluff

Sumatra, Florida, United States
Shuai Yuan, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: C.L. Bohannon, ASLA; Rebecca Hinch;
University of Virginia

Rebirth of Bald Cypress: Uniting Restoration & Community Rejuvenation

Leland, North Carolina, United States
Tianqi Wang, Student International ASLA; Yunying Ji, Student International ASLA; Shiyu Wang, Student International ASLA; Weize Sun, Student International ASLA; Shi Chen; Xinxin Wan, Student International ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Jun Zhai, ASLA; Xiangdong Xiao;
Soochow University

The Inner Coast

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Caroline Brodeur, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Belinda Tato;
Harvard University

The Long Marsh Forward: Adaptive Regeneration of Belville's Riverfront

Belville, North Carolina, United States
Ryan Anderson, Associate ASLA; Hannah Clarke, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Andrew Fox, FASLA; Claire Henkel, Associate ASLA;
North Carolina State University

Residential Design Category

Honor Awards

Eco-booster: Sustainable Solutions for Ibagué’s Vulnerable Communities

Ibagué, Tolima, Republic of Colombia
Peiye Yang, Associate ASLA; Xinyi Zhang, Associate ASLA; Keling Ni; Xu Lian; Zoe Goldman;
Faculty Advisors: David Gouverneur;
University of Pennsylvania

Mitigating Extreme Urban Heat in the Neighborhoods of Jeddah

Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Saeed AlhusaiKi, Associate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Justin Parscher; Jake Boswell;
Ohio State University

Urban Design Category

Award of Excellence

Siaya Eco-Park: A Vision for a Green, Inclusive Hub in Siaya’s Heart

Siaya, Siaya County, Kenya
Johanny Bonilla Jimenez, Associate ASLA; Michelle Syl Yeng Chan, Associate ASLA; Caroline Schoeller, Associate ASLA; Leechen Zhu, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: David Gouverneur; Catherine Seavitt, FASLA; Thabo Lenneiye;
University of Pennsylvania


The Siaya Eco-Park combines recreational spaces, sustainable agriculture, mixed-use affordable housing, and commercial amenities, to create a dynamic hub for community interaction and sustainable living within the heart of the city. The project seeks to integrate existing amenities, like the sports stadium currently under construction, with new affordable housing, to create a mixed-use district that not only stimulates economic growth and offers recreational opportunities, but also promotes environmental stewardship. By encouraging resilient water management practices, providing renewable energy, increasing canopy cover, and integrating various scales of agriculture, the project is a model for ecological urbanism in Siaya and beyond.

Honor Awards

Fluid Fiesta: Blending Rainfall and Terrain Dynamics with Landscapes

Mexico City, Mexico City, United Mexican States
Jiamin Shen, Student International ASLA; Zixuan Sun, Student International ASLA; Jiahui Gao, Student International ASLA; Dingyao Zhu;
Faculty Advisors: Jun Zhai, ASLA;
Soochow University

From Remnants to Resonance: Reimagine Coastal Fishing Villages

Choshi, Chiba, Japan
Luoman Ouyang, Student International ASLA; Zhiyi Guo; Jiaxin Jiang;
Faculty Advisors: Victoria Marshall;
National University of Singapore

Riverside Revival: Urban Design Strategies for Coastal Development

Belville, North Carolina, United States
Jules Mainor, Student ASLA; Anna Desmone, Student ASLA; Jui Dudhiya, Associate ASLA; Tatiana Veloso, Associate ASLA; Omori Yui, Student International ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Andrew Fox, FASLA; Claire Henkel, Associate ASLA;
North Carolina State University

Stitching Kingston, Community to Coast

Kingston, Parishes of Kingston and Saint Andrew, Jamaica
Zhao Zicheng, Associate ASLA; Jiewen Hu, Associate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Lucinda Sanders, FASLA; Trevor Lee, ASLA; Demetrios Staurinos, ASLA;
University of Pennsylvania

Unity Oasis: Promoting Equality, Nurturing Racial Healing in Cape Town

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Yiyao Zhou, Student International ASLA; Weishi Zhou, Student International ASLA; Hao Gong, Student International ASLA; Lin Xu, Student International ASLA; Sizhe He;
Faculty Advisors: Jun Zhai, ASLA;
Soochow University

Analysis and Planning Category

Award of Excellence

The Embers of the Rainbow

Bien Hoa, Tonnai Province, Vietnam
Yuqiao Zhang; Ruijun Ma, Student International ASLA; Zihan Zhang, Student International ASLA; Bochen Zhang;
Faculty Advisors: Tao Jiang;
Xi'An University of Architecture and Technology


During the Vietnam War, extensive spraying of Agent Orange as a biological weapon left residues in the water sources and soil of southern Vietnam. These residues persist in the environment and severely affect biological reproduction, ecological balance and industrial operations. The project is located in the most contaminated border and air base areas. It aims to build a remediation corridor based on the characteristics of the pollutants, using strategies such as dilution, vegetation remediation and UV degradation. At the same time, new use plans for the rehabilitated land are planned, with the aim of restoring and redesigning the natural and living environment of the border and urban areas.

Honor Awards

Community Cycle: A Solution to Dike-Pond Landscape Simplification

Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China
Miao Xingjian, Student International ASLA; Chi Wenxiu; Cheng Qiantong; He Xiaoqi; Yang Xiaowei; Lin Ye; Zhong Zhaoyu; Xiao Hanyi; Jiang Linju, Student International ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Guangsi Lin;
South China University of Technology

Hops Rescue Plan: Nature-Based Solutions Responsed to Climate Change

Geisenfeld, Bavaria, German
Wanlin Qu, Student International ASLA; Luyi Lin, Student International ASLA; Meixin Song, Student International ASLA; Ziyao Tang, Student International ASLA; Xi Zhang, Student International ASLA; Di Li, Student International ASLA; Yehong Yuan, Student International ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Xiaoyu Ge; Xiong Li;
Beijing Forestry University
Harvard University
Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture

Migratory Bird Networks & Urban Networks: From Conflict to Coexistence

Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea
Geunsu Park; Soeun Kim, Student International ASLA; Seyeon Lee; Ayoung Kim;
Faculty Advisors: Yoonshin Kwak;
Gachon University of South Korea

Sprouting from the Scar: Seed - Biochar - Reforestation

Plumas National Forest, California, United States
Andrew Reichenbach, Associate ASLA; Shuyi Hao, Associate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Nicholas Pevzner, ASLA;
University of Pennsylvania

Research Category

Award of Excellence

Textile Landscapes: The Material Future of Tulare Lake

Corcoran, California, United States
Anna Avdalyan, Associate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Alison Hirsch;
University of Southern California


The project investigates the material characteristics of cotton, a key non-food crop with historical significance in the Tulare Lake basin. It addresses environmental imbalances caused by conventional farming and unsustainable water management and seeks sustainable approaches to restore the lake's ecosystem by focusing on material considerations and advocating for a material ecology approach.

By examining cotton's secondary cellulose and its potential as a biocomposite filler, the proposed methodology reimagines the future of fibers and the ecological framework of cotton cultivation and water management. "Textile Landscapes" offers a comprehensive strategy for environmental stewardship at both the landscape and material levels.

Honor Awards

Blight to Benefit: Vacant Lot Greening to Support Ecosystem Services

Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Emily Hemsath, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Sara Hadavi, ASLA;
Kansas State University

Dynamic Symbiosis: Avian Response to Rapid Urbanization

Chongqing, Chongqing, China
Zhongtang Liao, Student International ASLA; Ziyue Peng; Ying Xu, Student International ASLA; Juejie Chen; Rui Zhang; Peilin Yang; Yu Liu; Jisheng Zhang;
Faculty Advisors: Jialin Liu, International ASLA;
Southwest University

Leveraging the Potential of Spontaneous Pavement Vegetation

Guelph, Ontario, Canada Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Ryan De Jong, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Karen Landman;
University of Guelph

Smart Tree Watering in Southern Arizona’s Urban Environment

Tucson, Arizona, United States
Annalise Hummel, Student ASLA; Christian Aguilar Murrieta, Student ASLA; Cordell Lee;
Faculty Advisors: Bo Yang, FASLA; Vanessa Buzzard; Grant McCormick; Doug Loy; Shujuan Li;
University of Arizona
Zhihua Wang; Tianfang Xu;
Arizona State University

Communications Category

Award of Excellence

Where the Street Ends

Seattle, WA, United States
Lily Daniels, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Ken Yocom, ASLA;
University of Washington


Seattle's abundant waterways and shorelines create unique spaces where human experience and nature thrive together. This project delves into the Seattle Street End project, highlighting its potential to enhance community access to the water. With 142 street end parks scattered around Seattle, this guide provides a tour of these waterways, encouraging residents and visitors to explore the pocket parks throughout the city. The project concludes with a kit of parts to inspire designers to envision new possibilities where streets meet the sea. It aims to encourage readers to discover social leftovers in their own city and foster a growing interest in the activation of public space.

Honor Awards

Designing a Green New Deal at Greenland’s Resource Frontier

Various cities and places in South Greenland: Kuannersuit (Kvanefjeld), Narsap Qaqqaa (Narsaq Field), Narsap Ilua, Nuugaarmiut, Ungusivik, Tasiigaaq, Qaqqarsuaq and Talul, Kujalleq Municipality, Greenland (The Kingdom of Denmark)
Yining Zhu, Associate ASLA; Yuanyi Cen, Associate ASLA; Keith Scheideler; Shanyun Hu; Ying Zhang, Associate ASLA; Maura McDaniel, Associate ASLA; Shengqian Wang, Associate ASLA; Günay Mammadova; Jiachen Sun; Jixuan Guo;
Faculty Advisors: Billy Fleming;
University of Pennsylvania

Forest Futures: A Collaborative Game for Forest Health

Camptonville, California, United States
Oliver Atwood, Student ASLA; Caz Gagne; Elliot Bullen;
Faculty Advisors: Nicholas Pevzner, ASLA;
University of Pennsylvania

Olmsted’s Crown Jewel: An Exhibition Celebrating Franklin Park

Manhattan, Kansas, United States
Emily Siler, Associate ASLA; Anna Rader, Associate ASLA; Caleb Payne, Associate ASLA; John Kalamaja, Associate ASLA; Katherine Herrera-Lai, Associate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Jessica Canfield, ASLA;
Kansas State University

Tracing the Contour of Song Dynasty West Lake

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Yichen Shan, Student International ASLA; Yizhi Zhang; Zhang Chi Chu; Jing Xu; Xiaoyan Shen; Xiaoxue Wang; Siyuan Wang; Lulu Huang; Zhangying Dong; Yiren Guo; Yilai Zhong; Zihan Gan; Qinglian Du; Yichi Zhang
Faculty Advisors: Shixian Shen; Yari Jin;
China Academy of Art

Wonderland of Weeds

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Yuqi Zhang, Student ASLA; Xinran Ma, Associate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Francesca Benedetto;
Harvard University

Student Collaboration Category

Award of Excellence

Revitalization of Life

Gaziantep, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Reza Farhadi, Student International ASLA; Maryam Noroozi; Amir Rahsaz, Student International ASLA; Mahshid Delavar; Hengameh Ghasemi, Student International ASLA; Majid Aghazadeh;
Faculty Advisors: Mahdi Khansefid; Ahmad Pourahmad;
University of Tehran


The catastrophic earthquakes that struck Türkiye and Syria in February 2023 served as a stark reminder of the devastating power of natural disasters and the profound impacts they may have on human settlements. With a combined of 7.8 and 7.6 Richter, these twin earthquakes unleashed a trail of destruction that left a mark on the region for years to come. The death toll surpassed 59,000, with countless more injured and displaced. Cities especially Gaziantep were reduced to rubble, their infrastructure shattered, and their communities deeply scarred. Amidst the despair, lies an opportunity to rebuild Gaziantep in a way that is not only resilient to future disasters but also fosters a more sustainable and equitable future for its citizens.

Honor Awards

Bird Sanctuary

College Station, Texas, United States
Dingding Ren; Na Wang, Student ASLA; Zhelin Liu, Associate ASLA; Siyuan Zhao, Associate ASLA; Riley Simmons, Student ASLA; Leo Lefebre, Student ASLA; Lauren Kasel, Student ASLA; Oscar Trevino, Student ASLA; Sydney Puentes, Student ASLA; Trevor Deines, Associate ASLA; Yizhi Shi;
Faculty Advisors: Galen Newman, FASLA; Sinan Zhong;
Texas A&M University

Fifty-one Miles: Walking the Los Angeles River

Los Angeles, California, United States
Leslie Dinkin, Associate ASLA; Hannah Flynn, Associate ASLA; Nina Weithorn, Student ASLA; Camille Shooshani; Rio Asch Phoenix;
Faculty Advisors: Alexander Robinson;
University of Southern California

Post-carceral Justice: Reclaiming the Bronx's Transitional Margins

New York City, New York, United States
Zeinab Maghdouri Khubnama, Student ASLA; Mojtaba Nabavi, Student Affiliate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Francesco Garofalo;
Harvard University

Student Community Service Category

Award of Excellence

Co-creating Urban Gardens: Enhancing the Community Wellbeing

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China
Zhihao Zhong, Student International ASLA; Danbing Chen; Feixiang Huang; Lin Liao; Zhenfeng Zhong; Junjie Luo;
Faculty Advisors: Meikang Li; Yuda Huo; Zhengji Zeng;
Shenzhen Technology University


Students from landscape architecture program collaborated with local communities, NGOs, volunteers, and local government agencies to build eight urban gardens within one year after the Covid-19 pandemic. These gardens provide a platform for residents to participate and engage, promoting interaction among neighbors and thereby enhancing community cohesion. The community activities increased physical activity, yielding positive benefits on both physical and mental health. This project explored a novel mechanism for universities to support local communities with design expertise and solicited more self-initiated co-creation and co-construction. We believe that landscape architectureshould make society more caring, compassionate, and friendly.

Honor Awards

Circulating Rainwater: Multi-Party Rural Landscape Creation

Dengfeng City, Henan Province, China
Wenyan Bian, Student International ASLA; Xinchen Guo, Student International ASLA; Zixuan Zhao; Zhihong Jiang; Weiqiong Lin; Xuanshu Tao; Ji Qi; Zhenyu Wang; Kexin Zhao; Yilin Che; Jinzhuo Li; Yuyuwei He; Zexiang Deng; Jiaxue Guo; Qiyun Chen; Haoyan Li; Zhiao Luo; He Zhou; Congying Luo; Qiushi Zhuang; Yue Yang; Qian Guo; Ruihua Xue; Xiaotong Liu; Jiaqing Zhao; Yang Sun;
Faculty Advisors: Junjie Li; Yongquan Chen; Yichun Jin; Shan Dai; Shuqian Chen; Ziyi Guo, Associate ASLA; Jun Liang;
Beijing Jiaotong University

Letitia Carson's Legacy: Healing Ourselves, Our Community, & Our Land

Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Eva Kahn, Student ASLA; Carson Butler; Steven Garcia; Anna Epstein; Kailee Baumgardner; Emma LoCiero; Miriel Orhai; Mia Owen, Student ASLA; Carlos Lopez Toscano; Dahill Shelvy; Zachary King; Asa DeWitt, Student ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Elle Stapleton, ASLA;
University of Oregon

The Allensworth Agricultural Experiment Station

Allensworth, California, United States
Nina Weithorn, Associate ASLA;
Faculty Advisors: Alison Hirsch;
University of Southern California