The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has named John (Jack) B. Neil an Honorary Member of ASLA, one of the Society's highest distinctions recognizing non-landscape architecture professionals whose careers have significantly advanced the profession. Jack is one of just four individuals nationwide selected for Honorary Membership in 2026. Since ASLA's founding in 1899, only 271 Honorary Members have received this prestigious recognition.
Jennifer Dowdell and Om M. Khurjekar of the Maryland Chapter of ASLA Elected to Prestigious American Society of Landscape Architects Council of Fellows
The Maryland ASLA Chapter is seeking passionate and motivated volunteers to join our Professional Development (PD) + Climate / Biodiversity Action Committee.
Spring is here! Welcome, and thank you for reading the MDASLA Newsletter. By way of introduction, my name is Brian Reetz, a former MDASLA President (circa 2004), and I’m honored to now serve as your newly appointed Trustee. I’m pleased to share my first update on recent national efforts by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) and to stay connected with the important work happening across our profession. ASLA continues to demonstrate leadership at the intersecti
The Maryland legislative session often begins with around 2600 bill proposals, resulting in about one-third passing each year. ASLA’s Environmental Sustainability Policy Statement includes the belief that “environmental sustainability is the stable coexistence of natural and built ecosystems and human activity”. In this installment of the Maryland ASLA - Legislative Awareness series, we look at sustainability in four proposed bills progressing through chambers and why each bi
