2023 Award Banquet
Oct
6
6:00 PM18:00

2023 Award Banquet

  • LSU Barnes Ogden Art & Design Complex (map)
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Join us to celebrate the achievement of our chapter members and their projects. Cocktail hour begins at 6 pm with a dinner and award presentation to follow.

When: October 6

Location: LSU Barnes Ogden Art & Design Complex

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2023 Louisiana Chapter ASLA Annual Conference
Aug
25
7:30 AM07:30

2023 Louisiana Chapter ASLA Annual Conference

Join us for the 2023 ASLA Louisiana Chapter Conference at the Hotel St. Vincent in New Orleans on Friday, August 25th. Register today! 8 CEU hours available.

A few highlights from this year’s program include:

  • Planning & Design for People Migrating from the Coast and Saving Culture presented by Haley Blakeman (LSU) and Maida Owens (Louisiana Folklife Program)

  • ASLA Climate Action Plan presented by Kelli Reinhardt (Waggonner & Ball)

  • Don't Muck it Up: University Lakes Restoration, Resilience & Process presented by Josh Brooks (Sasaki) and Mark Goodson (CSRS)

  • and more!

Schedule:

  • 7:30 - 8:00 am Registration/Coffee/Breakfast

  • 8:00 - 8:10 am Opening Remarks s

  • 8:10 - 10:10

    • Session 1 : Kelli Reinhardt, ASLA Climate Action Plan

    • Session 2: Haley Blakeman & Maida Owens, Planning & Designing for People Migrating from the Coast / Saving Culture

  • 10:10 - 10:15 Morning Break

  • 10:15 - 12:15

    • Session 3: Brendan Harmon, Computational Design

    • Session 4: Phillip Fernberg, Applying Technology across Scales in the Great Salt Lake Basin

  • 12:15 - 1:15 Lunch

  • 1:15 - 3:15

    • Session 5: Dr. Damon Abdi, What’s Going On in the Gardens at the Hammond Research Station

    • Session 6: Angelique Robb, Exploring the Interconnections of Design, Build, and Maintain in the Landscape Industry

  • 3:15 - 3:30 Afternoon Break

  • 3:30 - 5:30

    • Session 7: Bruce Sharky, Nature-Based Design in Landscape Architecture

    • Session 8: Joshua Brooks & Mark Goodson, Don’t Muck it Up: University Lakes Restoration, Resilience, and Process

  • 5:30 Closing Remarks

  • A happy hour event sponsored by Victor Stanley at Avenue Pub will follow the meeting at 5:30 pm.

Any attendees who would like to reserve a room at Hotel Saint Vincent for the meeting, and also those who would like to stay through the weekend, can receive a discounted rate by visiting www.saintvincentnola.com and entering the promo code "LCASLA"

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Dec
7
to Dec 8

2022 Smart Growth Summit

The 2022 Louisiana Smart Growth Summit

December 7 & 8 | Manship Theatre | Baton Rouge, Louisiana

THIS IS WHERE TRANSFORMATIVE CHANGE FOR LOUISIANA TAKES ROOT. 

Join CPEX at the award-winning Louisiana Smart Growth Summit - the South’s premier planning event - for two days of dialogue on the intersection of climate, health, equity, & resilience!

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Aug
9
to Sep 9

2022 LCASLA Awards

Award season is upon us, my friends!

Bring us your best work, it's time to show off. Click the link below for the 2022 entry form and other essential downloads. Make sure to read the rules carefully! 

We are always trying to improve the process, and we hope this year it is easier than ever to submit your amazing work for award consideration!

The deadline for Entry Form and Payment Submittal is Friday, August 19th and Award Submittals are due Friday, September 9th!

Click the links below to download everything you need!

Call for Entries Form

Entry Form

Statement and Narrative Template

Image Caption Template

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Jun
3
8:00 AM08:00

LCASLA Annual Conference

Friday, June 3rd, 2022

Registration Closes May 27, 2022, at 11:59 pm.

  • River Center Branch Library. 250 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802

  • Doors open at 8 am. Sessions start at 8:30 am.

  • A total of 7 CEU hours will be available.

  • Lunch included.

  • Happy hour social event to follow!

  • Only $75 for members

  • REGISTER HERE


Speaker Line-Up

  • Climate Action Now: Level Up your Climate Advocacy - Sarah Fitzgerlad, ASLA & Madeline Krischner, Student ASLA

  • Remember the Borderlands - Anjelica Sifuentes-Martinez, ASLA

  • Watershed Community Engagement and Management - Sophie Riedel, ASLA & Lee Altman, ASLA

  • The Potential of Rapid 3D Concrete Printing in Landscape Architecture -Abbey Wallace, ASLA

  • Route Lafayette: Multi-modal Transportation through Wayfinding - Stephen Ortego, AIA

  • Isle de Jean Charles Resettlement - Kelli Reinhardt, ASLA

  • Putting Down Roots in a Changing Landscape: LSU Coastal Roots Program - Dr. Pam Blanchard, Dr. Ed Bush, & Dani Dilullo

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Apr
30
12:00 PM12:00

LCASLA 2022 Spring Crawfish Boil

This is an RSVP event open to members and non-members.

We are charging members and students $15 and non-members $20 for 3-lbs of crawfish w/ sides and access to beverages. Port-o-Let and hand washing station will be provided, as well as napkins and trash bags.

Attendees will be asked to bring their own picnic setup (chairs, blanket, etc.)

REGISTER WITH THE LINK BELOW. Ends on April 24th.

Register Here

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Nov
16
to Nov 18

2021 Virtual Smart Growth Summit

The 2021 Virtual Smart Growth Summit will be held November 16-18, 2021. In seven sessions over three days, leaders and attendees from around the world will share bold concepts and actionable strategies around transformative placemaking, integrative practices for renewable energy, people-first mobility, climate-resilient communities, stormwater management, and healthy community planning and design. Join us to be inspired and learn how to empower your community to meet the challenges of the future. 

For the past 16 years, CPEX has hosted this award-winning, premier planning event at a cost of up to $250 per ticket. This year, attend the Summit and pay what you can! 

If you choose the Free ticket option, your registration will be covered thanks to the support of Summit sponsors and CPEX Members. However, if you are able, please choose the paid ticket option that makes sense for you. Your contribution will help keep this vital educational opportunity accessible to all. 

Choose the $250 option and you automatically become a 2021 CPEX Member!

Each attendee must register with a separate email address.

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Sep
24
6:00 PM18:00

2021 Awards Banquet

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Join us live and in person at the Cajun Ballroom at the Audubon Zoo on Friday, September 24th at 6 pm for a night of celebration and food, and merriment!

We've missed you so much! Seating is limited to 80 people, so don't delay!

Seating Limited - Register Today!

COVID Precautions - PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING

We hope that if you choose to join us that you are vaccinated by now because we are so looking forward to celebrating with y'all!

Because we care about your health and the health of others around you, we will be requiring proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test that is no more than 72 hours old before entering the ballroom. Please bring your vaccination card/negative test results in person, have a photo of it on your phone, or be ready to show your LA Wallet app.

We will also be following all State and CDC guidelines for the indoor event. Please bring a mask to wear as you enter and move around the ballroom.

Since space is limited, we will not be issuing refunds for people who register who do not have a vaccination record or negative test results with them at the event.

If you have questions about this policy, please email LCASLA president, Danielle Duhe at danielle.m.duhe@gmail.com

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Jun
7
to Jul 12

LCASLA Virtual Conference - Summer

How will the conference work?

  • All sessions are pre-recorded and will be available to view anytime between June 7th and July 12th. Watch one a day or binge all nine, it's up to you!

  • You will be able to register for each session individually.

  • Each session will be $15 for Non-Members, $10 for Members, and Free for Students.

  • At the end of each session, there will be a short quiz, after which you will get a certificate of completion for your records.

  • Sessions can be rewatched at any time during the month.

Session Lineup:

Professional Development: The Importance of Professional Societies & Networking - Andrew Koehler, Sydney Taylor, and Nicole DePietro (0.75 CEU)

Promoting Resilient Communities & Regenerative Landscapes with the Sites Rating System - Danielle Pieranunzi (1 CEU)

Tools of the Trade: Exploring Current Trends in Digital Technology & Applications of Emerging Technologies - Peter Summerlin and Benjamin George (1 CEU)

Sustainable Plus Trees - Corey Browning (1 CEU)

A Guide for Plant Appraisal: Parts 1 & 2 - Darren Green (1.25 CEU)

Pros & Cons of Community Engagement During the Pandemic - Sarah McLaughlin Porteous, Aron Chang, and Cheryn Robles (1 CEU)

The Chattahoochee Riverlands - Chris Barnes and Liz Camuti (1 CEU)

Using Horticulture Soil to Make Durable & Enduring Landscapes - Laura Solano (1 CEU)

Lumcon’s Plan to Cope with Sea Level Rise - Alex Kolker (1 CEU)


Click HERE to download the program.

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Apr
10
2:30 PM14:30

SPRING SOCIAL - NOLA

  • 5100 Lasalle Street New Orleans, LA, 70115 United States (map)
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This is an RSVP event open to members and non-members.

We are charging members and students $10 and non-members $15 for 3-lbs of crawfish w/ sides and access to beverages. Port-o-Let and hand washing station will be provided, as well as napkins and trash bags.

Attendees will be asked to bring their own picnic setup (chairs, blanket, etc.)

REGISTER WITH THE LINK BELOW. Ends on April 5th.

https://lcasla.wufoo.com/forms/q7sy13u186tjch/

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Feb
6
2:00 PM14:00

LCASLA Tour of Float Homes

  • New Orleans, LA, 70115 United States (map)
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A self-guided walking tour through Uptown New Orleans to view Mardi Gras themed art installations. Family and friends are welcome to join, and costuming is strongly encouraged. Note that we will be following the recommended social distancing and masking regulations. LCASLA will provide bottled water, hand sanitizer, disposable masks, and physical maps.

Click the link below for a virtual map of the tour.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1a2wx5TQsCuIDEqILWiFQZon-Dga2S63l&usp=sharing


Time - 2pm
Location - Intersection of St. Charles and Napoleon

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