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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The Landscape Design Certificate Program at NYBG is an engaging, career-oriented program that gives you a solid, plant-focused foundation along with the skills and confidence you need to start your own business. Fast track your training by completing 25% of the course requirements toward the NYBG Certificate in just five weeks! This program features interactive …
All are welcome at the Broadway Mall Association’s upcoming Volunteer Day on Wednesday, May 13th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 106th and Broadway. It is a great opportunity to meet neighbors and support a shared greenspace. No experience needed. The Broadway Mall Association is the non-profit organization that maintains and restores the greenspace found within the medians …
The Institute for Public Architecture announces an open call for limited spots in the upcoming Summer and Fall Independent Project Residency Program. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until May 31, 2026. The Independent Project Residency is one the few architecture-focused residency programs in the United States, and the only overnight arts program …
