lance millward

JMW,
 
Many LA’s practice planning as a portion of their work. However, I hear much less of any public sector planners who also practice Landscape Architecture. I don’t have enough experience to consider my opinion credible as to why that seems to be the case, but I believe the understanding of “high design” as opposed to “conforming with the…[Read more]

So you’re a planner and LA?

Anyone…? Hello?

Hello!

Just wanted to see how many planners-turned-LAs there are. I know there is a significant amount of shared history and values, but the technical skill set of LAs set them apart. I’m considering doing the switch myself, and plan on slowly picking up the skills part-time. Are there many who have done this? Any advice?

Not a lot of pure Landscape Architecture jobs out there right now. You need to get networking. I’ve had some contract work from asking around through people I’ve been involved with over the years. Keep busy, the NZILA always needs help with events like conferences, spring lecture series and the like. Volunteering still keeps your hand in the game.

Nashville adopts form-based code for downtown

To all:
check out my new discussion group: townscapes, villagescapes

Did anyone attend the “Big Picture” conference down in Queenstown?

Hi there, I Think I am one of the only swiss la’s in this comunity?
I am also looking for a job in Nz ore Australia, so Lauren, if you got something
please tell me…. NZILA seams to be a bit smal

No rush, best of luck on the exam.

I am from the US but am looking to work in New Zealand. I have already looked at the NZILA website. If you guys could help me in sharing your job hunting experiences or advice I would greatly appreciate it to start my dream.

Here’s an example of the political aspect of planning and landscape architecture:

Nrschmid:
“However, some of them [landscape architects] struggle to find the underlying meaning in the ordinances and what has been established by plan commissions as precedent. For example, one community’s ordinance might allow Betula nigra (River birch) but the r…[Read more]