GIS Technology Trends for Landscape Architecture - 1.0 PDH (LA CES/HSW)   

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 

1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT 

Free for ASLA members; $50 for non-members 

Sponsored by Esri 

Join us for an engaging and impactful webinar that will revolutionize your approach to landscape architecture. Discover how a GIS-focused, cross-disciplinary methodology can elevate your work, seamlessly integrating design elements with both human and natural geography. 

In this session, you will gain valuable insights into sophisticated planning and management techniques, empowering you to navigate the increasingly intricate questions and issues faced by modern projects. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your skills and lead the way in sustainable and meaningful landscape architecture. 

Presenters: 

• Renia Kagkou, Senior Solution Engineer – Planning, Urban Design, Landscape, Esri 
• Daniel Martin, ASLA, PLA, Senior Consultant and Practice Lead, Esri 
• Clay Starr, Architecture, Urban / Landscape Design, Planning Lead, Esri 

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Innovative Strategies for Community Engagement: A New Web-based Toolkit for Landscape Architects  

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 

2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT 

Free for ASLA members; does not offer LA CES PDH 

Hosted by ASLA’s Community Design Professional Practice Network (PPN) 

Ever find yourself challenged about how to involve neighborhood members in your projects in a meaningful way? Join us to learn about a new web-based community engagement toolkit built upon environmental psychology principles to help improve community participation throughout the design and construction process. The toolkit introduced in this webinar shows practitioners how to partner with diverse communities to create projects that have local benefits, incorporate place-based culture and meaning, and improve overall ecological health. Practitioners will learn how to better understand and include the perspectives of diverse populations and residents at every stage of the planning and design process. Case studies from design firms will illustrate how landscape architects have used innovative engagement techniques with diverse communities to create successful projects that are creatively address community needs and create beautiful places. 

Presenters: 

• Robert L. Ryan, FASLA, Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst 
• Hongbing Tang, ASLA, LANDD International LLC and University of Rhode Island 

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ASLA Professional Practice Networks (PPNs) are also hosting Zoom events exclusively for their members—if you’re a member of one of these PPNs, keep an eye on your inbox for the links to register!  

Urban Design PPN Open Forum 

Tuesday, September 10 

12:00 p.m. (ET) / 9:00 a.m. (PT) 

Children’s Outdoor Environments PPN Zoom Book Club: The Nature of Inclusive Play 

Thursday, September 26 

1:00 p.m. (ET) / 10:00 a.m. (PT) 

Not sure which PPN(s) you’re in? Log in to asla.org—ASLA members’ PPNs are listed on the Activities / Orders tab in your member profile. Members may request to change or add a PPN at any time via this form or by contacting ASLA Member Services.