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Equity, and Inclusion
As a profession and as an organization, we strive to be representative and reflective of the communities we serve. Unfortunately, the reality has not yet caught up to the ambition.
About 18 percent of the U.S. population identifies as Hispanic or Latino, while only 10 percent of landscape architects and 4 percent of ASLA members do the same. About 14 percent of the population identifies as African American, but only 3 percent of landscape architects and just over 1 percent of ASLA members do.
Closing the gaps requires concentrated efforts on all sides. ASLA is committed to fostering equity and inclusion within our profession, membership, staff, and leadership.
Green Infrastructure Works
Economic vitality, homeland security, quality of life, and natural ecosystems all rely on ample, clean water. Landscape architects help communities large and small manage their stormwater with innovative green infrastructure solutions, such as green roofs, rain gardens, bioswales, and pervious pavements. Join ASLA in urging our policymakers to support strategies that reduce stormwater runoff and improve our nation’s water supply.
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Transportation Planning for All
Economic vitality, homeland security, quality of life, and natural ecosystems all rely on ample, clean water. Landscape architects help communities large and small manage their stormwater with innovative green infrastructure solutions, such as green roofs, rain gardens, bioswales, and pervious pavements. Join ASLA in urging our policymakers to support strategies that reduce stormwater runoff and improve our nation’s water supply.
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Commitment to Climate Action
Based on the scientific evidence about the causes and impacts of climate change, the American Society of Landscape Architects recognizes that global climate change presents a serious threat to humans and our environment. Landscape architects have the education, training, and skills to lead communities through this crisis to a more sustainable and resilient future.
Open Space for All
ASLA actively encourages communities to create or improve access to places that enable physical activity, including parks, recreational facilities, bicycle paths, walking trails, and sidewalks. Join ASLA in pushing for more places that are made to make you move.