More people: More parks?
Panel critiques local approach to park planning, management. From the U-T San Diego article: http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2014/sep/26/parks-citizens-coordinate-planning-urban-growth/
Residential Committee Fall 2014 Activities
ASLA again joined forces with the local AIA & ASID residential practitioners. Together we created a large dynamic booth with free 30 minute “Ask the Expert” design consultations for the consumer. The goal for our [...]
Art on the Land: Landscapes for honoring
The joy of being a landscape architect is having opportunities to do so many different types of projects, from private homes to entire communities. San Diego is filled with gardens and parks designed to commemorate [...]
Discussions on Low-Impact Development (LID) Bioswales and Bioretention Solutions
On March 14th, 2014, the ASLA San Diego Chapter Stewardship Committee invited design professionals, contractors, City/County agencies and students to participate in a discussion on proper design and maintenance of Bioretention Basins and Swales at [...]
Overcoming Barriers to Creative Low Impact Development (LID) Solutions Workshop
The Stewardship Committee of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) San Diego Chapter and Belgard Hardscape present a workshop on sustainable design solutions to storm water management issues in Southern California. The Stewardship [...]
Return On Investment (ROI) Case Studies
Business Park Sustainable Design - Return On Investment Study (25MB). Also, see videos below under "Overcoming Barriers to Creative Low Impact Development (LID) Solutions Workshop" heading. Small Commercial Site – Return On Investment [...]
Sustainable Design
Chris Roesink (Hunter Industries) and Raul Avila (FX Luminaire) hosted a site tour of Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens on Thursday, May 23. The event featured a tour of San Diego’s first [...]
Sustainable Landscape Maintenance Panel Discussion
A panel discussion about creating and maintaining sustainable landscapes sponsored by the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (SD ASLA) and San Diego Chapter of the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA). [...]
Great Tour and Informative Brunch at Village Nurseries
On September 20th, the Emerging Professionals teamed up with the Social Activities Committee for a MeetUp tour of Village Nurseries by Suzie Weist. The event began with a walking tour of the landscape center which [...]
Inspiring Lecture at Balboa Park
CEO of Grupo de Diseno Urbano (GDU), Mario Schjetnan, FASLA, came to Balboa Park on Sept 9th to speak about his work. Mario inspired the packed crowd with his more recognized work in urban parks [...]