At ASLA-NY’s last film screening about the rebuilding of Ground Zero after 9/11, Michael Browne, Landscape Architect at the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation, shared his story about nursing the Survivor Tree back to health. See his story below. Spirit Tree By Michael Browne 6/9/2024 I’m writing this to relay the origins of how …
Register today! Where science meets practice Join Landscape Designer Larry Weaner and native plant expert Ian Caton on a deep dive into the integration of restoration ecology and garden design. From technical instruction to personal anecdotes in this on-demand virtual course, Larry and Ian share over 70 years of combined experience on the fine points …
Until October 27, 2026: Landscape architects, architects, artists, and multidisciplinary teams from all over the world are invited to propose projects for the gardens that will shape the 28th edition of the International Garden Festival. 2027 Theme: Making Visible: Alternative Geographies The triennial thematic cycle centred around human beings’ relationship with space and territory, conceived …
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Hey landscape architects! What’s your big idea? Applications are open for the next cycle of the LAF Fellowship for Innovation and Leadership. This $25,000 yearlong fellowship is a unique opportunity for mid-career and senior-level landscape architects to explore, research, develop, and test big ideas that will bring about positive change and expand the impact of the …
Recently, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) circulated a draft of a sweeping rewrite of the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (36 C.F.R. Part 800) to Council members. This draft rewrite would gut this law that has guided preservation for 60 years. Specifically, the proposal would: Make consultation with SHPOs and …
The Independent Projects grant program is a partnership between the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and The Architectural League of New York, awarding grants for New York State-based individuals and teams to explore a design topic through creation or research. Jointly administered with the League since 2022, Independent Projects is NYSCA’s artist …
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Port Authority pilots to reclaim and reuse historic bricks from Lincoln Tunnel Retaining Wall deconstruction The Port Authority is deconstructing the Lincoln Tunnel’s retaining walls,originally built between 1937 and 1945, to make way for new ramps serving the future Midtown Bus Terminal. Rather than crushing these historic bricks for use as fill, the Port Authority …
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DesignSpec is specification software for interior designers. We are interested in building out our platform to become an invaluable tool for landscape architects, who appear to still be using Microsoft Word for documenting their spec schedules. Design Manager is an accounting software platform for residential interior designers. Both of our userbases could benefit greatly from …
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New York, New York (May 19, 2026) – The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has announced its 2026 Fellows, and the ASLA New York Chapter is proud to celebrate the national recognition of two more distinguished members. Fellowship in ASLA is one of the highest honors the Society bestows, recognizing individuals who have made …
Have you designed a great place that more New Yorkers should know about? Send OHNY your place or tour idea to ohnywknd@ohny.org by June 15. Guidelines for festival partners are available at ohny.org/festival/partners. Open House New York Weekend is a five-borough festival celebrating design, culture, and civic investment. Festival partners open doors to skyscrapers, subway tunnels, and everything in …
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