Landscape Architects in the Expanded Field: Lessons from Working with Infrastructure

Registration Eligibility

ASLA online learning opportunities are open to all. ASLA members may purchase this presentation at a reduced rate. This is a 2025 conference session.

Start Date

10/20/2025

End Date

10/20/2027

Description

As local, state, and federal agencies focus funding on large-scale infrastructure projects, landscape architects must adapt their approach to remain relevant and reclaim the public realm. This session will focus on creative methodologies that rethink infrastructure to position placemaking and public space design at the forefront of transformative projects.

Distance Learning

Yes

Course Equivalency

Subjects

Development Trends

Health, Safety and Welfare

Yes

Hours

1.25

Learning Outcomes

Understand creative approaches to teaming that enable landscape architects to take on a larger role on major infrastructure projects.; Empower design by speaking their language; understand how expanding our knowledge and communication styles to work with engineers and technical consultants can grow our impact.; Explore how community participation can expand the impact and reach of infrastructure projects to include placemaking and design.; Explore transformative public realm projects that catalyze reinvestment and enhance the urban experience of users.

Instructors

Anya Domlesky ; Trevor Lee

Course Codes

Provider

American Society of Landscape Architects

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