ASLA UTAH SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWSLETTER

UPCOMING EVENTS

**BERLINER - Lunch & Learn Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, 2024 - 12:00pm ASLA UT Office 280 S 400 W, #150, SLC** **REGISTER HERE**

**ASLA Utah 2024 Awards Event Thursday, October 24th, 5:30-8:30pm LARK x Co Connection Studio 1603 Stratford Avenue, Salt Lake City.** **REGISTER HERE**

**Landscape Forms - Lunch & Learn Wednesday, Nov. 6th 2024 - 12:00pm ASLA UT Office 280 S 400 W, #150, SLC** **REGISTER HERE**

**ASLA National Conference 2024 October 6-9, Washington DC.** **MORE INFO HERE**

————-—SAVE THE DATE ————-—— ASLA Utah 2025 Annual Conference Dixie Convention Center, St. George, Utah! Friday, April 11th, 2025

Leadership Express

Paul Stead, ASLA Utah President

A few of these include:

HB343 Design Professional Services Procurement Amendments: This bill allows state departments such as DFCM to hire landscape architects as prime contractors. This was a huge win for landscape architects.

HB542/HB534 1st Substitute, Boards and Commissions Modifications: The ASLA Utah Chapter Executive Committee and Dave worked with the legislature to combine the Landscape Architecture and Architecture State DOPL Board. The new combined DOPL Board begins October 1, 2024. It was made clear that had we not engaged, the board likely would have been eliminated and brought into another larger construction trades “super board.” Instead, this combined board gives us a louder voice both on any licensure issues that arise in our profession, and the opportunity for input regarding landscape architecture to the Department of Professional Licensing.

There are other bills pertaining to licensure, such as HB58, and HB11 regarding irrigation, and other relevant items that Dave is keeping tabs on. He provides regular updates to the executive committee so that we can stay involved with what is happening on Capitol Hill. We continue to work behind the scenes to protect what we have and rally to improve the stance of landscape architecture in Utah.

This partnership with Dave Kallas has provided significant value to the LA professionals practicing in Utah, and I am glad for the insight this gives us into the legislature. Working in local government I see firsthand how slow things can move and I am really impressed with the progress that has been made on the items we have pursued.

As I step into the position of ASLA Chapter Past President, I can’t help but reflect on this past year. It’s truly an honor to be able to work with everyone at ASLA Utah. We have such a great community, and the Executive Committee is fantastic. Lars Erickson will be stepping into the roll of ASLA Chapter President. I have really enjoyed getting to know him better this last year, and I am excited for his insight as he takes the helm.

Please make an effort to thank Jake Powell, Lars Erickson, Adam Castor, Bryce Ward, Tyler Smithson, Jenny Sonntag, Ladd Schiess, Thomas Eddington, Josh Quigley, and Tanner Snow, and the rest of the sub-committee members for the time and effort they give to make all our lives that much better.

Bo Midgley

**Who are you and where are you from?** My name is Bo Midgley, I am a Senior in the Landscape architecture program at Utah State University. I had no idea what landscape architecture was until I took the intro course. When I took the hand graphics class I fell in love with the work and it has been a passion of mine since.

Why are you interested landscape architecture? I love seeing a project grow. I love to see a blank piece of paper turn into a master plan, and I love the whole process in between.

What is your favorite thing about LA studio? Collaborating with others. Getting their opinions or perspectives on a project to get the best design possible.

What is your favorite hobby? Football. During football season it becomes most of my life. For the last three years I have helped coach a little league football team for Logan High School. I love watching, playing, and coaching football.

What do you find inspiring? I find other peoples work inspiring. I love to see how other people approach a situation or problem and how the respond to it.

**What LA project do you find inspiring?** I think the LA project that stands out to me is the Wasatch House by Loci.

I remember my Freshman year we had a guest lecture from Michael Budge and he shared that project with us. I found it really inspiring and wanted to contribute to a project like that. I think the LA project that stands out to me is the Wasatch House from Loci. That was the project that made me want to become a landscape architect. I remember my Freshman year we had a guest lecture from Michael Budge and he shared that project with us. I found it really inspiring and wanted to contribute to a project like that.

LAEP Project Spotlight: A Student Analysis and Planning Award Winner

Tyler Smithson - VP of Membership & Member Services

We're excited to highlight an exceptional project from USU's LAEP department that will be receiving an award during this October's Awards Event in the student analysis and planning category. This project showcases the impressive graphic design skills and sophisticated understanding demonstrated by our talented students.

PARK’ing DAY FUN

Josh Quigley - VP of Visibility & Public Affairs

Special Thanks to ASLA Utah 2024 Sponsors & Corporate Partners for their Support!

Platinum Sponsors
BioGrass | Great Western Recreation | Rain Bird | Victor Stanley

Corporate Partners
Bockholt Designs | Calsense | Denton House | Io LandArch | SEGroup

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