The Field by ASLA

The Field by ASLA wrote a new post, Resilient Landscapes: Native Plants and Local Solutions 1 day, 10 hours ago

Native plant grower, Southern California / image: image: Tree of Life Nursery, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Today, landscape architects and designers have access to an unprecedented variety of plant species and […]
The Field by ASLA wrote a new post, Lost in Translation: Society’s Mix-Up of ‘Environment’ in Landscape Design 1 month, 1 week ago

Green fissure / image: LAUD – Lucila Silva-Santisteban
In the fabric of our language, words have different shades of meaning. Each word carries a special sense, reflecting its depth and complexity. However, one w […]
The Field by ASLA wrote a new post, Through Lines: An Exploration of Connections Via Chicago’s Alleyways 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Alleyways are misunderstood. Upon hearing the term, most people are quick to think dirty, dangerous, or dark. While all of these reactions are valid, they undersell the magnificence of alleyways.

Defined as […]
The Field by ASLA wrote a new post, Transit Oriented Districts: Urban Design Experience 4 months, 1 week ago

Transit Oriented Districts have been helping reinvigorate towns and cities across the United States and Canada. Beyond the limiting definition of Transit Oriented Development (TOD), Transit Oriented Districts […]
- Kevin Burke replied 3 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Having worked on the Atlanta BeltLine for 15 years, I submit that the 1/2 extent for a catchment area is anachronistic, and needs to be revised based on the evolution of e-bikes, scooters, hoverboards, etc.
The Field by ASLA wrote a new post, Reimagining Abandoned Airfields Through Adaptive Reuse 5 months ago

By Anhad Viswanath, Associate ASLA

This post discusses “Reed City’s Exhilarating Thrust,” a design concept I crafted while a student at Michigan State University that illustrates the wonder and excitem […]
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