Quarterly - San Diego American Society of Landscape Architects · 2016/17 Executive Committee...

January 2017

In this issue:• Let Me Be the First to Say Thank You!•Membership Update•Spring Lecture Event•2017 Chapter Kickoff Bash•Holiday Party-Thanks for a Great Year!• Landscape Architecture Gains Visibility

Via Services on Boards/Commissions•How You Can Be involved with CCASLA•Trump Policies and Our Profession•Exciting Year Ahead!•Sponsor Spotlight: TB Penick & Sons

Cabrillo National Monument receives Community Grant

Quarterly

2017 Community Grant Recipient:

Cabrillo National Monument in Collaboration with the San Diego Native Plant Society

By Jennifer Webster, ASLA SD/ASLA Vice President Community Outreach

We are pleased to announce that The Cabrillo National Monument Visitors Center in collaboration with the San Diego Native Plant Society have been awarded our annual $5,000.00 SD/ASLA Community Grant. With the guidance of San Diego native plant expert Greg Ruben as well as documents and planning prepared by local Landscape Architects, the project will involve native habitat restoration and enhancement within 15 outdoor areas in the vicinity of the Cabrillo National Monument Visitor’s Center complex. A total area of 5,990 square feet shall be affected by the enhancement. Of the 5,990 square feet, 4,392 square feet are known to be disturbed areas, and 1,598 square feet of landscaped areas will be enhanced by introducing a selection of native plants designed in alignment with the existing ornamental species to remain in these areas.

This project is a collaboration between the Cabrillo National Monument staff and (continued on page 4)

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Ruby - $10,000T.B. Penick and Sons, Inc.

Four Seasons - $7,500Modern Builder’s SupplyreproHAUS

Spring Bouquet - $5,000ANOVAHunter Industries/FX LuminaireTORO/Unique Lighting

Golf Title Sponsor - $5,000Rain BirdBrightviewCoast Recreation Inc.

Summer Breeze - $2,500Decorative Stone Solutions HydroScape ProductsMaglin Site Furniture Park West CompaniesRain BirdThompsons Building Materials

Thank You to our 2016 SponsorsThank you to all our 2016 annual sponsors. This past year we offered new sponsorship levels and benefit programs, and many sponsors took advantage of this opportunity. Without the support of our generous sponsors many of our ASLA SD events, activities, and community outreach programs would not be possible.

Over the past few years our ASLA SD Golf Tournament has been extremely successful. So much so that we have been able to provide multiple Community Grants in a year.

Throughout this past year ASLA SD provided numerous opportunities for sponsors to interact with our members at social gatherings ensuring a strong relationship between designers and manufacturers.

In 2017 we have many different levels of sponsorship available. Sponsorship level and benefit informa-tion is available on the ASLA SD website (asla-sandiego.org). Please sponsor early.

Autumn Colour - $1,500Acker-Stone Industries Inc. Avalon Amenties Inc.Belgard Hardscapes CLCA San Diego ChapterEvergreen Nursery Forms + SurfacesIRONSMITH/Chapparal Inc.Landscape FormsMadrax/Thomas Steel/Graber Manuf.Mark Schroeder & Company, Inc.Silver Moon LightingSouthwest Boulder & Stone

Winter Warm-up - $750Agri Service Inc.Benchmark Landscape Inc.JAIN Irrigation Inc. RCP Block & Brick, Inc. Southland Sod FarmsStepstone Inc.Village Nurseries Orange

San Diego Chapter2016/17 Executive CommitteePresidentNate Magnusson, ASLA 619.236.1462Schmidt Design Group [email protected] Elect - FundraisingVACANTTreasurerKatie Hartman, ASLA 858.625.0112Urban Arena [email protected] Rowan, ASLA 619.278.5626Rick Engineering [email protected] PresidentRich Risner 760.518.7106Grounded Modern LA [email protected] Community OutreachJennifer Webster, ASLA 858.560.1800Precision Landscape Maintenance Inc. [email protected] MembershipJonathan Austin, ASLA 619.610.7725AECOM [email protected] Programs/EducationMatthew MacLeod 858.794.7204Burton Studio [email protected] Programs/Social ActivitiesJohn Avila 858.625.0112Urban Arena [email protected] Visibility/Public AffairsJosef Gutierrez, ASLA 619.294.4477 x114KTU+A Landscape & Planning [email protected] TrusteeMark Steyaert, Jr., ASLA 760.822.7424Landscape Architect [email protected] Council of ASLAMike Nichols, ASLA 858.692.7875Nichols Design Grp [email protected] Schmidt, ASLA 619.232.7007ENVIRONS Landscape Architecture [email protected] Update Committee, City of SDDavid McCullough, ASLA 619.296.3150McCullough Landscape Architecture [email protected] Water Authority-Conservation Action CommMarian Marum, ASLA 619.992.9533Marum Partnership [email protected] Professionals Committee ChairKatie Aalund, ASLA 858.558.8977Gillespie Moody Patterson [email protected] Committee ChairJoe Cogswell, ASLA Interim Treasurer [email protected] Committee Co-chairsPhil Barnes 858.625.0112Urban Arena [email protected] Magnusson, ASLA 619.236.1462Schmidt Design Group [email protected] Committee ChairJoy Lyndes, ASLA 760.456.7907Coastal Sage Landscape Arch. [email protected] Dieguito River Park Citizens Advisory CommJoe Esposito, ASLA 619.236.0143Estrada Land Planning [email protected] Committee ChairJackie Higgins, ASLA 619.218.4148Coast-to-Coast Landscape Architecture [email protected] Affiliate Chapter PresidentVACANTDon Schultz, Cuyamaca Faculty Coordinator 619.660.4023

Executive Director Tracy Morgan Hollingworth 619.283.88181050 Rosecrans St, Suite B • San Diego, CA 92106 [email protected] FAX 619.222.8154ASLA/SD Newsletter Editor, Advertising ManagerJerrie Beard 530.621.1701 Beard and Associates [email protected] Box 7, Pollock Pines CA 95726 FAX 530.621.2043

California Council of ASLA2014/15 Executive BoardSierra ChapterJohn Nicolaus, FASLA (Treasurer) 916.503.5094 Jim Schubert, ASLA 916.874.7911San Diego ChapterMike Nichols, ASLA (Secretary/Website) 858.692.7875Martin Schmidt, ASLA 619.232.7007Northern California ChapterCathy Deino Blake, ASLA (Govt Affairs) 650.723.3441Marybeth Harasz, ASLA 408.793.5514Southern California ChapterJim Pickel, ASLA (President) 714.930.6959Jerry Hastings, ASLA (Vice President) 818.687.3430State Lobbyist for CCASLATerri V. ThomasThomas Advocacy Inc. 916.325.1010LATC ResourcePatricia Trauth, ASLA 619.291.0707LATC Program ManagerTrish Rodriguez 916.575.7230CCASLA Executive DirectorTracy Morgan Hollingworth 619.283.8818

ASLA NationalExecutive OfficersASLA National PresidentVaughn B. Rinner, FASLA ASLA National President ElectGregory A. Miller, ASLA Immediate Past PresidentChad D. Danos, FASLA Vice PresidentDavid Cutter, ASLA Vice PresidentRobin Lee Gyorgyfalvy, FASLA Vice PresidentMichael S. Stanley, ASLAVice PresidentWendy Miller, FASLA Vice PresidentThomas Mroz, Jr., ASLA Vice PresidentVanessa Warren, ASLA TreasurerMichael O’BrienExecutive Vice President/CEONancy C. Somerville, Hon. ASLAASLA National Headquarters636 Eye Street, NW • Washington, D.C. 20001-3736Phone 888.999.2752Fax 202.898.1185 • www.asla.org

Lecture Series Sponsors$2000 Sponsors - Anonymous$750 Sponsors- KTU+A, Rick Engineering$500 Sponsor - Wimmer Yamada and Caughey, Spurlock Poirier Land-scape Architecture$350 Sponsors - Office of James Burnett, Schmidt Design Group, Kim-ley-Horn and Associates, Grounded Modern Landscape Architecture

Stewardship Sponsors $500 Sponsors - Belgard Hard-scapes$300 Sponsors - RCP Block & Brick $250 Sponsors - Tri-C Organics

San Diego Chapter • www.asla-sandiego.org January 2017 •

Happy New Year to all ASLA chapter members, professional affiliates,

and our valued sponsors!

I’m honored to have been selected as your Chapter President for

2017! Our chapter has been improving every year in its efforts to sup-

port you and the profession, and this year we will be looking for more

ways to serve you.

I want to thank Rich Risner (2016 President), Tim Smith, and Jon

Wreschinsky for their commitment to and leadership of our chapter over

the past years. I am truly honored to have had the opportunity to learn

from each of them. I also want to recognize Jon for receiving the ASLA Advocacy Leader-

ship Award last year, which recognizes a chapter member for demonstrating outstanding

leadership in advancing ASLA’s advocacy goals!

Our focus for 2017 will be to continue promoting the landscape architecture profession

in our local communities through outreach, events, and leadership. I also want to pro-

mote our parks and open spaces, public spaces, and all projects that support health and

well being in our region. As you are aware, landscape architecture has a huge impact on

improving the quality of life for all members of our community. Our projects inspire people

of all ages and shape the towns and cities we live in. Let’s continue to take pride in our

work to create spaces that will be enjoyed today and for many generations to come. If you

have a project that you feel has provided a positive impact to the fabric of our community,

please submit it to [email protected]. We are able to feature member projects on our

website, as well as help with potential press and news-related opportunities. As a member

of ASLA SD, we want you to take full advantage of everything our chapter has to offer.

While ASLA San Diego does much for you and landscape architecture, I can attest to

the increased personal benefit one gains by actively participating with ASLA. We are still

in search of someone to fill the position of president elect, which is a tremendous oppor-

tunity for you or someone you know to get involved. One of the great benefits of being

president elect is having the opportunity to meet landscape architects from around the

country, building your professional network, and gaining national perspective on our pro-

fession. If you want to get involved in other ways, we invite you to attend the Annual ASLA

San Diego Kick-Off Meeting on January 12, 2017!

Finally, I would like to thank our many sponsors for their continued support. Without

them, we would not be able to do many of the activities that support the profession.

Please remember to show your appreciation to our sponsors in your work.

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from the President

Thank you! Let me be the first to say it!

Nate Magnusson, ASLASchmidt Design Group

January 2 Communications Committee Conference Call,

Noon, RSVP to [email protected]

6-8 2017 Public Awareness Summit, Savannah, GA,

Brice Hotel

9 Executive Comm Reports Sent for Board Agenda

11 Stewardship Committee Mtg, 6 pm, RSVP to

Jackie Higgins @ [email protected]

12 Kickoff Event at Grounded 101, 6 pm, RSVP at

http://bpt.me/2722532, Free to ASLA Members

and Sponsors who RSVP by January 11, $15

Non-Members/Vendors and $20 At Door

18 HALS Committee Meeting – 5:30 pm, Living

Room/Old Town – RSVP to JLyndes@coast-

al-sage.com

19 Executive Committee Mtg – 6 pm (Urban Arena)

20 ASLA Fellows Nomination Deadline

February 6 Communications Committee Conference Call,



8 Emerging Professionals Committee, 6-8 pm,

Gillespie Moody Patterson, RSVP to Katie Aalund

at [email protected]



15 HALS Committee Meeting – 5:30 pm, Living

Room/Old Town – RSVP to JLyndes@coast-

al-sage.com

16 Executive Committee Mtg – 6 pm (Rick Engi-

neering)

March 1 Newsletter Articles Due (1st week of March) for

programs and events in April-June

6 Communications Committee Conference Call,





17 HALS Committee Meeting – 12 noon High Dive/

Clairemont – RSVP [email protected]

16 Executive Committee Mtg – 6 pm (Urban Arena)

TBA Spring Lecture with artists TJ Dixon and James

Nelson and landscape architect Barry Anderson.

Visit www.asla-sandiego.org for information.


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(continued from page 1: Community Grant)volunteers from the Native Garden Committee of the California Native Plant Society, San Diego (CNPSSD) Chapter. The purpose of the project is to provide native habitat enhancement/beautification of the grounds immediately associated with the Visitor’s Center complex that is both sustainable and educa-tional, thereby fulfilling simultaneous objectives of the U.S National Park Service (USNPS).

The CNPSSD Native Garden Committee includes certified landscape architects who will create working construction-level drawings of the native habitat restoration and enhancement areas including plant-ing plans and specifications. The planting plans will illustrate plant types and container sizes (based on known vertical heights and radial coverages at matu-rity), spacing, and non-vegetative elements including, but not limited to, boulders, DG/gravel pathways, dry streambed features, trellises, shade structures, bench-es, informal seating/ gathering areas, and kiosks, as appropriate. The actual work will be performed by a combination of Cabrillo National Monument workers/contractors and CNPSSD volunteers.

In addition to the extraordinary collaborative efforts that make up this project we feel it also yields to significant visibility to the profession of Landscape Architecture and highlights the chapter’s vision to contribute to sustainability and community enhance-ment in San Diego County.

Many San Diego Chapter members have served on local Boards and Commissions which help public agency staff understand the value landscape archi-tects bring in developing new public policies.

Most cities and counties have a page on their website listing both the term expirations for various board members and commissioners and vacancies that become available.

If you have an interest in joining a municipal board, our Chapter can send a letter of support for your appointment. We encourage members to let their local City Councilmember know they are apply-ing for an appointment.

The list of cities and the county board and commission opportunities below are just a snapshot of the types of Boards that advise City Councils and municipal staff. The links to view the Boards will be posted on our website in January and will include all 18 cities and County of San Diego websites.

City of Carlsbad• Process - http://www.carlsbadca.gov/cityhall/clerk/

meetings/boards/• Lists - http://www.carlsbadca.gov/cityhall/clerk/

meetings/boards/list.asp• Boards LA’s may be interested in: Arts, Beach Preser-

vation, Historic Preservation, Housing Commission, Redevelopment Oversight, Parks and Recreation, Planning, Traffic Safety

• Application - http://www.carlsbadca.gov/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=303

City of San Diego• Process – https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/

boards-commissions• Lists - https://www.sandiego.gov/city-hall/

boards-commissions• Unscheduled Vacancies - https://www.sandiego.

gov/sites/default/files/vacancies_4.pdf• Expiring Terms - https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/de-

fault/files/expiringterms_2.pdf• Boards LA’s may be interested

in: Accessibility Advisory Board, Airports, Arts and Culture, Balboa Park, Bicycle Advisory, Building Appeals, Civic San Diego, Com-munity Forest Advisory, Consolidated Plan, Historical Resources Board, Horton Plaza Theatres, Housing Advisory and Appeals, Housing Commission, Independent Rates (Water) Oversight Committee, La Jolla Shores Planned District, Managed Competi-tion, Mission Bay Park, Municipal Golf, Old Town Planned District, Park and Recreation, Planning, Port Commissioners, QUALCOMM Stadium, Relocation Appeals, Regional Airport Authority, Sustainable Energy, Water Authority, Wetlands Advisory.

• Application Online - https://www.sandiego.gov/city-clerk/boards-commissions/application

• Application Mail in - https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/city-clerk/pdf/boards-com-missions/qualificationsresume.pdf

San Diego County• Process – http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/cob/

bcac/index.html• Lists – http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/

cob/bcac/boardfacts.html• Boards LA’s may be interested in: Air Pollution

Control District Advisory Committee, Community Planning and Sponsor Groups (over 35 in unin-corporated county), Fish and Wildlife Advisory Commission, Flood Control District, Historic Site Board, Lake Cuyamaca Recreation and Park District, Parks Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Regional Fire Protection Committee, Resource Con-servation District, Traffic Advisory Committee, Upper San Luis Rey Conservation District,

• Application – http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/cob/docs/bcac/brdapp.pdf

City of Solana Beach

• Process – http://www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us/index.asp?SEC=E6F6BCBF-9AF1-4BBF-8A71-DC1779EE-88BA&Type=B_BASIC

• Lists – http://www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us/index.asp?SEC=3302C065-5C8A-43D2-88C2-F03C61D-1DA2A&Type=B_BASIC

• Boards LA’s may be interested in: Climate Action Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, Public Arts Commission, View Assessment Commis-sion

• Application – http://www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us/vertical/Sites/%7B840804C2-F869-4904-9AE3-720581350CE7%7D/uploads/Citizen_Interest_form_-_APPLICATION_2015Dec_2.pdf

Landscape Architecture Gains Visibility Via Service on Boards and Commissions

Tracy Morgan Hollingworth, CAE, MPA, Exec Director ASLA San Diego and CCASLA


Programs and Education

ASLA San Diego Spring Lecture Event Matthew MacLeod,VP Programs/Education

The design team of public artists TJ Dixon and James Nelson and landscape architect Barry Anderson will be speaking about the powerful potential of intensive collaborative design work for large public spaces at our spring lecture event in late March or April.

TJ and James are San Diego-based sculptors who frequently collaborate with architects and landscape architects on large scale installations in the landscape. Their portfolio spans a range of public and private sites and includes children’s gardens, healing gardens, fountains, memorials, portraits, donor recognition, public plazas, and buildings. Their award-winning body of work distin-guishes numerous sites through thoughtful implementation of emotive sculpture and environmental design. For twenty years they have collaborated on many projects at Clemson University with lead designer Barry Anderson, ASLA, of Clemson University Planning + Design.

This lecture series presentation will center on the close collaboration of these three talented inividuals in the different stages of development of The Scroll of Honor Memorial Park, a memorial to Clemson University alumni who have given their lives in service to their country over the past 125 years.

Watch for venue and presentation date information coming in early 2017.

January 12, 2016

2017 Chapter Kickoff John Avila, VP Social Programs

To celebrate the start of 2017, the ASLA San Diego Social Com-mittee would like to help set the tone for a creative and produc-tive year with the annual ASLA Kickoff Bash! The Kickoff will be the first of many opportunities this year for attendees to network and get to know one another.

All members, potential members, students and sponsors are invited to the Bash on January 12 from 6:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Grounded Modern Living, 897 South Coast Highway 101, Suite 105, Encinitas.

Other events and opportunities to look forward to include a social event in April during Landscape Architecture month, a family picnic at the Civitas Park in Mission Valley, as well as numerous annual sponsor hosted events. In the meantime, please stay tuned for more information.

Members and sponsors with an RSVP online before January 12 may attend for free. Non-Members and vendors pay $15 with pre-registration. All others will pay $20 at the door if no RSVP has been made. The online registration link is at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2722139.

We look forward to seeing you January 12 at the ASLA Kickoff Bash!

The Scroll of Honor Memorial Park is a memorial to Clemson University alumni who have given their lives in service to their country over the past 125 years.

TJ Dixon, James Nelson and Barry Anderson to speak at Spring Lecture Event.

The Scroll of Honor was designed by T.J. Dixon and James Nelson in collaboration with Barry Anderson, landscape architect, Clemson University and Urban Edge Studio.

Job Opportunities

Free Job Posting for ASLASD Members and SponsorsDid you know that our Chapter provides free job opportunity ads online for Chapter member offices and Annual Sponsor firms? That’s a $350 benefit if compared to the cost to post a job on the ASLA national job link!

To submit a job ad, go to our contact form at http://www.asla-sandiego.org/contact/ and send a request to post a job. An account will be created to send a job posting. Send a logo in JPEG or PNG format if you want to brand your job ad with your firm logo. The job post will remain online for 90 days and all types of jobs including full, part-time, contract and internships can be posted. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] for more info.

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Annual Holiday Party – Thanks for a great year!The Chapter closed out its 40th anniversary celebra-tion in style at our Annual Holiday Meeting held at Luce Loft downtown on December 15. The event was made possible by the generous donations of many of our members and sponsors.

Many thanks to JAIN USA’s Michael Derwen-ko who sponsored the reception food helping us provide a great selection of tasty appetizers for attendees.

Ewing Irrigation’s Mike Facon and Rain Bird’s Greg Steele and Mark Hall sponsored the excellent event venue.

David Reed Landscape Architects and Concrete Collaborative’s Chad Balsis helped provide ample holiday cheer as bar sponsors.

Marilyn Chambers, of Tri-C Organics generously sponsored our Cabrillo Monument Community Grant attendees’ event registration.

David Skalka, principal of Avalon Amenities, was our DJ for the evening, providing great tunes to ring in the new year.

The excellent event committee co-chaired by Past President Tim Smith and Chapter VPs Amelia Capron and Jennifer Webster, tied the whole event together with a presentation thanking the 2015-2016 Execu-tive Committee, welcoming the 2016-2017 Executive Committee and thanking our generous 2016 Annual Sponsors.

Above: The ASLA San Diego Chapter presented the Community Grant Award to the California Native Plant Society for the Cabrillo National Monument Headquarters Native Landscape Project. Left to right are Nate Magnussen, Jennifer Webster, Michael Gonzales, Richard Risner and Greg Rubin.

Above: David Skalka of Avalon Amenities, provided the music for the evening.

Above: Jennifer Webster and Richard Risner.

At left: 2017 Chapter President Nate Magnussen, thanks 2016 Chapter President Richard Risner for his service.


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Welcome to a new year and to our new and returning members: •Jonathan Avila, Urban Arena• Frederick Besancon, Spurlock

Landscape Architects • Brice M. Ciabatti, Spurlock Landscape Architects• Matthew MacLeod, Burton Landscape Architecture

Studio •Douglas Nataluk •Juanita P. Ochoa, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper•Jose Parral, Woodbury University•Mikaela S. Pearson, Spurlock Landscape Architects• Stephen J. Pomerenke, Alexandria Real Estate

Equities•Erik Rowan, Rick Engineering Company•Ron Stark, Ridge Landscape Architects•David Allan Taylor, Jr.

Member AnniversariesCongratulations to the following members for reaching membership milestones (member anniver-saries in January through March are for continuing membership).

1 to 5 Years2016 Annne-Emilie Gold, Amber Lake, Jennifer E.

Webster, Ling Chan, Sonja Mitrovic, Jay A. Rohrer, Kristi A. Johnson-Riell

2015 Ryan Prange2014 Amy B. Hoffman, Andy Stack2013 Joe Dodd, Tom Williams, Todd M. Schechinger2012 Ruth Ann Szabados, Michael Brennan, Ian

Morris

6 to 10 Years2011 Jennifer Montgomery, Jill Chorak, Jim Mumford2010 Jacqueline Higgins, Steven Hutter2007 Angelina Sotelo, Jeffrey S. Smith

11 to 20 Years2006 Richard Risner2005 Tracy Morgan Hollingworth, Kyle Fiddelke2002 K. Chip A. Wilson, David W. McCullough2000 Joel Harms

21 to 30 Years1996 Christopher J. Drayer1995 Thomas A. Picard, Joy Erin Lyndes1994 Ronald S. Teshima1993 Joseph R. Esposito1990 Lawrence J. Sheehan, III1989 Douglas E. Livingston, Andrew J. Spurlock,

FASLA, Martin F. Schmidt, James Lynn Taylor1987 Maria D. Marquez

Membership

Membership Update Jonathan Austin, ASLA VP Membership

31 to 40 Years 1986 Gary Frank Hoyt, Deborah A. Sharpe1984 Jon Becker, Gregory L. Nowell, Donald R.

Thibedeau, Mark A. Steyaert, Jr. 1980 Joseph F. Chisholm, Richard C. Garbini1979 John R. Bardin, Thomas W. Blessent1978 Vicki Estrada, FASLA1977 Dennis Y. Otsuji, FASLA

41 to 50 Years1975 William J. Briggs1974 Roger DeWeese, FASLA, Stephen L. Halsey,

ASLA1969 Frank H. Kawasaki, FASLA

50+ Years1958 Joseph Y. Yamada, FASLA1957 William T. Dreiss


California Council ASLA

How You Can Be Involved with CCASLAMike Nichols, ASLA, CCASLA Delegate

What is CCASLA, and how can I become Involved in Local Community Service?

CCASLA is the acronym for the California Council of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Its membership is comprised of two elected members from each of the four California Chapters of ASLA (San Diego, Southern California, Sierra, and Northern California). Collectively the members of CCASLA work together with Executive Director Tracy Morgan Hollingworth and Legislative Advocate Terri Thomas, of Thomas Advocacy, Inc. in Sacramento, to monitor bills proposed by the state legislature, review regulatory changes at the state level, and advise on any proposed citizen initiatives that could impact the profession or licensure of landscape architects in California. The CCASLA’s efforts to monitor all of these activities and advocate on behalf of the entire profession at the state level are funded through your dues as a member of ASLA.

Recently, CCASLA members discussed the impor-tance of having more landscape architects appointed to, or elected to serve on local and state-level boards, councils, commissions, or committees. Our education

and professional experience as landscape architects provides us with a unique understanding and skillset to advocate on issues and influence the development of public policies that revolve around the built and natural environment. Having more land-scape architects in these leadership roles can only help to positively influence and grow our profession’s position in the public eye and with legislators and result in better public policies and programs for our communities.

Knowing that many of our local San Diego Chapter members already serve on planning boards, community groups, councils or other “traditional” community service capacities, the CCASLA has been working to explore “alternative” or not-so-obvious avenues for public service that are great opportu-nities for landscape architects to take a leadership role. Many of the alternative examples identified by CCASLA are made through an application and appointment process by state or local authorities, and include Climate Action Plan Working Groups, Arts Commissions, Parks and Recreation Commis-

sions, Fire Protection Committees, Historic Resources Boards, Street Tree Advisory Groups, among others.

For those of you have, or are currently providing service on a local, regional or state-level board, council, commission, or committee, you know how rewarding (and challenging) it can be personally and professionally. Additionally, while you are “giving back” to your community through public service, you are also advancing and advocating on behalf of our profession by educating the public and others on the beneficial role landscape architects can play in addressing local issues and the development of public policy.

If you are interested in learning more about potential public service opportunities for landscape architects in the San Diego region, please email Tracy Morgan Hollingsworth at [email protected], for a list of CCASLA identified opportunities for landscape architects on local boards, commissions, and committees. A copy of the Local Boards and Commissions will also be posted on the Resources tab on our website. Another list of State Boards and Commissions and how to apply for state service will be on the website sometime in February.


Trustee’s Report

Trump Policies and Our Profession

Mark Steyaert, Jr., ASLA, Trustee

How will the Trump administra-tion policies affect our profes-sion? Of course we don’t know yet. I was curious what Donald Trump’s documented policies are as they relate to the environment, de-velopment, and other issues that have ramifications for landscape architects. Because I was so opposed to what I felt he stood for on a general basis, I never really took the time to check out and consider his specific positions on issues we might care about as landscape architects. So, I went to the Trump website to review his policies for the first time. As with the pre-election positions of most politicians, there is something for everybody, and, a lot of conflicting statements. For example:

• Eliminate our most intrusive regulations, like the Waters of the U.S. Rule. We will also scrap the EPA’s so-called Clean Power Plan, which the gov-ernment estimates will cost $7.2 billion a year.

vs.• Make clean water a high priority.or:• Open onshore and offshore leasing on federal

lands, eliminate moratorium on coal leasing, and open shale energy deposits.

vs.• We will conserve our natural habitats, reserves

and resources.or:• Implement a bold, visionary plan for a cost-ef-

fective system of roads, bridges, tunnels, airports, railroads, ports and waterways, and pipelines in the proud tradition of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who championed the interstate highway system.

vs.• Decrease the size of our already bloated govern-

ment after a thorough agency review. There are plenty of policies that raise red flags,

but also potential opportunities for LA’s - especially concerning infrastructure.

I decided to reach out to our Government Affairs group at National to see what strategies they will take to deal with the new administration as it relates to the major positions and initiatives we have been pursuing. I will pass on what Roxanne Blackwell, Director of Government Affairs, wrote to me:

“ASLA will continue its advocacy efforts to ensure that community development and infrastructure issues, including active transportation, water and stormwater management, parks and recreation, designing for pollinator habitats, and other commu-nity-planning public policies are at the forefront of the administration’s and congress’s plans. Current-ly, we don’t know enough specifics about what President-elect Trump, the new administration, and the new congress are planning in our issue areas to determine a specific strategy. Once more details arise, we will have more concrete legislative and regulatory strategies in place.

“Also, as with any new congress and administra-tion, it is important to “educate” policy makers about landscape architecture and the types of projects the profession works on. We strongly recommend that Chapters use ASLA’s GUIDE TO HOSTING TOURS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS, to host site tours with policy makers in the district. This tool will certainly be extremely important during the next few years.”

The main message here is that, as administra-tions come and go, we must stay active politically (federal,state and local) to sustain our profession - to let decision makers know we have a crucial role in infrastructure projects, community and environmental planning, and that we stand ready to defend our positions as stewards of our planet. ASLA National is fighting for us on an on-going basis through federal and state lobbying. That’s a big part of why we

belong and what our dues pay for. Pass the word to those who wonder why they should belong!

Finally, stay tuned for issues that arise affect-ing our profession. Pay particular attention to any I-Advocate emails you may receive from National that will be a call-to-action to preserve the viability of landscape architecture and what we stand for.

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The emerging professionals are anticipating an exciting year with new chair, Katie Aalund. Katie recently moved from Santa Cruz, CA and works at GMP as a landscape designer. She will replace me as the EPC chair and is looking forward to expanding and improving upon the Mentorship Program. The EP’s believe that having a seasoned mentor is a valuable tool to help guide young professionals through their career. Many mentor/mentee relationships that were set up two years ago are still on-going, and we are looking for-ward to expanding the program to other interested individuals. Please look for more information soon. In addition, the EP’s will continue to visit local firms and hear from local landscape architects regarding the current industry. We will also continue to assist EP’s in acquiring their landscape architecture license. Meetings are typically held every other month... we look forward to seeing you at our first meeting on February 8 at Urbana Arena! Please contact Katie Aalund at [email protected] if you would like to be notified of future EP events.

Emerging Professionals Committee

Exciting Year Ahead! Katie Hartman, ASLA – Emerging Professionals Committee Chair


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T.B. Penick was originally brought onto the project to install 70,000 square feet of site concrete, 1,300 linear feet of curbs and gutters, and large poured-in-place concrete bench planters. However, when a last-minute issue arose over the maintenance of the architect’s specified fluid-applied flooring, Penick was requested to come up with a decorative solution that could stand up to the foot traffic and dirt that the originally specified flooring couldn’t handle for the approximately 20,000 square foot exterior plaza.

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