LAN’s Top Announcements for 2015/16

Announcements composed by Brett Lezon A round-up of Landscape Architects Network’s 2015/16 announcements. From reaching the coveted mark of 1 million Facebook fans to the launch of our VIP club, 2015 was a year chock-full of uncharted territory for Landscape Architects Network (LAN). However, before we proceed, this would not be possible without the support of our passionate fans from across the globe and of our devoted partners! We would like to thank Adam Christopher, Building Trust International, Fire Pit Art, The Global Grid, Minimis, Permaloc, and Zinco for all of the tremendous assistance over the past year! Inside This Years BIG Announcements:

• Writer of the Year
• Top 10 Landscape Architecture Projects of 2015
• Article of the Year
• LAN Page of the Year
• The New Landscape Architecture Facebook Group
• Celebrating the launch of our VIP club
• Celebrating More One Year of the Latest News in Landscape Architecture, sponsored by Zinco

LAN 2015/16 Announcements

• Writer of the Year 2015/16: Velislava Valcheva 

Since joining LAN on Halloween 2014, Velislava has been one of our most consistent writers, producing nearly 40 articles. She has been named Writer of the Month and Writer of the Week on several occasions. So … Writer of the Year 2015 nominee is only fitting. Some of her record-breaking pieces include How This World-Class Design Became a Great Success Story  and 10 of the Most Common Mistakes People Make in Planting Design and How to Avoid Them. She currently lives in Sofia, Bulgaria, and completed her master’s  degree in landscape architecture at the University of Forestry in 2014. Congratulations, Velislava, on a tremendous year! We look forward to your continued development and future articles in 2016!

• Top 10 Landscape Architecture Projects of 2015 [by Erin Tharp]

The Third Annual Top 10 Projects of the Year is back, and it’s loaded with exemplary projects from four continents. This year’s nominees include the adventurous Barangaroo Headland Park in Sydney, Australia, designed by PWP Landscape Architecture, the eclectic Aalborg Waterfront II, situated in Aalborg, Denmark, by CF Møller, and the connective Crescent Park, located in New Orleans, Louisiana, by Hargreaves Associates. Public space and pedestrian-centric design were the big winners, and this trend will grow as cities continue to urbanize.

• Celebrating the launch of our VIP club

The benefits of our VIP club are endless! Whether you’re an avid reader and interested in taking advantage of 30 percent off Timber Press  books or want to catch up on learning through one month of free Planetizen online courses, there are many great offers. Check out the full array of benefits by clicking on the headline above and sign up today!

• Article of the Year 2015/16: 10 Cities That Are Reinventing The Relationship With Their Rivers [by Yuliya Georgieva]

With an astounding 61,958 views (when last checked), Yuliya’s article examines a number of cities that are getting closer with their rivers. The Rhone River redevelopment project in Lyon, France, and Red Ribbon Park alongside the Tanghe River in China are just two of the exciting transformations across the world. “This list clearly shows the need to integrate rivers carefully into their future vision in order to provide the necessary and more demanded public spaces close to nature in our urban reality,” Georgieva said.

• LAN Page of the Year: LAN-United Kingdom

Featuring projects in all shapes and sizes, from contemporary gardens to public parks, this more than 8,500-member Facebook Page promotes the best of landscape architecture and its allied disciplines from the UK. Congrats, LAN-United Kingdom, on an incredible year!

• The New Landscape Architecture Facebook Group

This group is hosted by Landscape Architects Network (LAN) and is aimed at students who want to discuss their projects, seek advice, and converse about relevant issues. With nearly 800 members (and growing) it’s among the hottest destinations for worldwide discussion among aspiring designers and a collective of LAN team members.

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  Celebrating More One Year of the Latest News in Landscape Architecture, sponsored by Zinco

The widely popular weekly news feature celebrates one year of being sponsored by our gracious partner Zinco. Published each Monday, this roundup covers incredible depth. On any given week, viewers may find project reviews, industry trends, op-eds, and much more! Check out the next release on Jan. 4, 2016.  – Lastly, the LA Team deserves a massive thank you! Your countless hours spent browsing the web for topics, composing articles, editing to perfection, and giving back to the landscape architecture community is truly greatly appreciated. I know Scott (LAN Founder and director) would echo this, too! Keep up the fantastic work, and here’s to an even stronger 2016. Stay tuned by following us on Facebook and Twitter, and if you haven’t already, subscribe to our newsletter today. Wishing everyone a happy and prosperous New Year! Announcements composed by Brett Lezon Return to Homepage

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