News Category: Advocacy
ASLA is excited that USACE will now require nature-based solutions!
As a direct result of advocacy efforts by ASLA, its members, and other non-federal interest, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that it will expand the use of nature-based […]
View Full ArticleTell Congress to Increase Nature-Based Solutions
ASLA is working with Representative Nikema Williams (GA) to pass the Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency (WISE) Act. This legislation would increase the use of nature-based solutions to improve water management. […]
View Full ArticleTake Action for Reduced Licensure Costs
Tell your legislators to support the bipartisan Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act, which would help landscape architects defray some of the cost associated with securing and maintaining their license. […]
View Full ArticleFederal Tax Bill to Support Landscape Architecture R&D
Landscape architects frequently conduct research and development (R&D) to expand knowledge, technology, and expertise in professional practice. These efforts result in innovations that support biodiversity, active transportation, clean air and […]
View Full ArticleDEC SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSAL TO FURTHER PROTECT FRESHWATER WETLANDS
For Immediate Release: 1/3/2024 Contact: Lori Severino | (518) 402-8000 PressOffice@dec.ny.gov DEC SEEKS INPUT ON PROPOSAL TO FURTHER PROTECT FRESHWATER WETLANDS Public Comments on New York State’s ‘Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking’ […]
View Full ArticleLandscape Architecture has been Designated a STEM Discipline by DHS
On July 12, 2023 the Biden administration announced that landscape architecture has been designated a STEM discipline! Specifically, Landscape Architecture (04.0601) was added to the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) STEM-designated […]
View Full ArticleProposal for the NYC DDC to become state authority
A proposed reform could effectively remove city capital projects under $100M budgets from the Public Design Commission’s review under a new change that would make the NYC DDC a state […]
View Full Article2023 ASLANY Advocacy Survey- Enter to win!
2023 Advocacy Matters Survey The ASLA-NY Advocacy Committee is looking to identify the issues and concerns that are most important to you, our members. To help us best achieve this […]
View Full ArticleNYC City Agencies moving capital work from Design/Bid/Build to Design/Build- What does this mean for Landscape Architects working on Public work?
Design Build – Is a project delivery method used in the construction industry that provides an owner (i.e., A city agency) with a single point of contact for both design […]
View Full ArticleASLA Climate Action Plan Released!
Released during the opening session at the ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture on 11/12/2022, The plan will direct all ASLA climate-related programs and investments through 2025. Goals will be advanced […]
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