CSLA News
Message from the CSLA President and CSLA Executive Director
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Board and Committees of the CSLA, we are pleased to release the 2022 CSLA Annual Report, which summarizes the work the association undertook in 2022 in the promotion and advancement of the profession.
Did you know that April was Volunteer Recognition Month? This Annual Report is a testament to the incredible contributions of our volunteers on our Board, Committees, Task Forces, Workgroups and more. The CSLA is made stronger and better because of volunteers who contribute their time, their knowledge and their experience to help achieve our objectives. They work hard for the CSLA and for the membership, however, as President and Executive Director, we also hear how our volunteers enjoy their engagement, and are rewarded by those contributions. For us, there is no greater compliment.
Remember to join us on May 11th at 2 pm ET for our Annual General Meeting where you will hear more about the health of our finances, and the direction of our incoming president, Bob Somers. We hope to see you there.
Chris Grosset, NuALA, NWTALA, FCSLA, CSLA President, and Michelle Legault, CSLA Executive Director
Register today for the CSLA-SALA 2023 Congress
Join us online for a FREE pre-congress virtual event taking place on May 4th and the in-person event will be in Saskatoon at the TCU Place from June 15-17.
Both the virtual pre-congress event and the in-person congress will feature keynotes you won't want to miss.
Here is a bit about each keynote:
Journalist, author, and podcaster Florence Williams, author of "The Nature Fix", will be presenting her keynote at our free virtual pre-congress event.
Joely BigEagle-Kequahtooway will be presenting the first keynote address at the CSLA-SALA Congress in Saskatoon. In her presentation, Joely will share how her involvement in the Buffalo People Arts Institute (BPAI) inspired the creation of ceremonies focused on matriarchs and the summer and winter solstices.
Candace Savage will be our final keynote at the CSLA-SALA Congress in Saskatoon. Candace is the award-winning author of more than two dozen books for adults and children, and is recognized as a distinctive voice of western Canada.
Revised Version (March 2023) of the CLS is now available!
The Canadian Landscape Standard Steering Committee is proud to release a revised edition (March 2023) of the Canadian Landscape Standard. The new version is available for members to re-download through the member portal.
The CLS chapters 1-6 (excluding section 5) have been completely revised and a summary of those revisions is published at the beginning of the document.
Section 5 (soils) is currently being revised and a draft for consultation by the industry will be available in June 2023, with its release planned for the Fall of 2023.
If you purchased a print edition of the CLS, the revised pages will be mailed to you in the coming weeks.
Members of the CSLA can kindly request their free digital download by reaching out to Katherine at coordinator@csla-aapc.ca.
Join us for our 2023 Annual General Meeting
The CSLA's Annual General Meeting will take place on May 11, 2023 from 2-3 PM ET via Zoom Webinar.
If you are unable to attend the AGM, please fill out the following proxy form. It is very important to fill out this form if you will not be able to attend so that we can constitute quorum.
The 2022 Annual Report is now available online. You can check it out at the link below.
Happy World Landscape Architecture Month 2023!
This year, we would like to share our archive of keynote presentations from past congresses with you all.
The Spring 2023 Edition of Landscapes | Paysages "Explore" is now available online!
Industrial tourism is one of the fastest growing segments of the international attraction market. Saturated with museums, zoos and traditional entertainment, many tourists are increasingly looking to delve deeper into tactile experiences that relate directly to their lives and interests. (Cindi Rowan)
The role of identity in placemaking is inherently understood. We strive to build cohesively conceived environments that exude the best qualities of a particular location, reinforcing local natural and cultural heritage. With the rise of experiential tourism, place has become something of a spectacle, harnessed as a means to attract visitors while strengthening local pride-of-place and a desire to welcome visitors with the joy of sharing their way of life (while reaping the economic benefits). (Matt Williams)
The CSLA’s Reconciliation Advisory Committee Call for Volunteers
Do you want to contribute to creating tools and resources to strengthen the understanding of the role of the profession in Reconciliation? In taking action to broaden awareness of Indigenous rights, landscapes and topics? In implementing actions to move the profession towards Reconciliation? To support the schools of landscape architecture in this journey? To engage and partner with Indigenous organizations to advance these objectives?
If so, you may be interested in joining the CSLA’s Reconciliation Advisory Committee.
The CSLA is seeking 2-3 members from all categories of CSLA membership (student, associate and full). Indigenous representation is encouraged, and representation is especially required from British Columbia, the Atlantic Provinces, and the North, and from members who have experience working with Inuit and Northern communities. The term of the mandate is three years (renewable once).
Member News
In memoriam: Cameron Man
Learn more about Cameron / Read his obituary
IFLA News
Celebrating IFLAs 75th Anniversary
IFLA is now in its 75th year and we would like to celebrate this anniversary all around the globe. Time to look back, to discuss the current issues and challenges in landscape architecture, but also to dare a look into the future. At the same time it is a good opportunity to further promote our profession and point out its importance.
IFLA World Congress 28-30 September 2023
The first ever bilateral IFLA World Congress - On site in two locations - the world's largest event for landscape architecture and urban planning taking place simultaneously in Stockholm and Nairobi.
We Call It: Emergent Interaction
LACF News
Join us for our Annual Members' Meeting on May 31st, 2023
Time: 12 pm to 1 pm EDT
Location: by videoconference
LACF Members are invited to vote in the Annual Meeting. LACF Members include individuals, firms, or organizations that have donated $100 or more to LACF in the calendar year 2022. Firms and organizations have one vote at the Annual Meeting.
According to LACF bylaws, you may vote via proxy at the Annual Meeting of LACF Members by assigning your proxy to a Member who is attending the meeting.
Reminder: Deadlines for the following programs are coming up! Get your application in today!
Bourse d’études de voyage Danièle Routaboule
Application deadline: May 12, 2023
Robert N. Allsopp Urban Design Fellowship
Submission deadline: June 1st, 2023
Frederick Gage Todd National Scholarship