September 2019 Newsletter
ASLA UTAH September 2019 NEWSLETTER
UPCOMING EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE!
ASLA Utah Conference on Landscape Architecture
Friday, May 15th, 2020
Gateway Mall, Salt Lake City
Be on the lookout for more information to come!
Lessons Learned Lunch with Dave Harris
Tuesday October, 8, 2019
ASLA Utah Chapter Office, 280 S 400 W #150, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Lunch and Learn hosted by Chanshare Farms
October 23, 2019
ASLA Utah Chapter Office, 280 S 400 W #150, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Lessons Learned Lunch with Shalae Larsen
Tuesday October, 8, 2019
ASLA Utah Chapter Office, 280 S 400 W #150, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Leadership Express
Colin Olson, Chapter President
Happy Fall Everyone!
First off I would like to share a thank you note from Sean Michael, the USU LAEP Department Head. It was written to Tina Gillman and Bryce Ward in response to a brief State of the Chapter presentation given by Lauren Smith and myself at the LAEP Advancement Board Meeting, which consists of alumni across the country was kicked off in our shared office space:
"Tina and Bryce,
I wanted to write in follow-up to LAEP’s autumn Advancement Board meeting yesterday (Sept 26th). We were very fortunate and pleased to host the event in SLC for the first time is over a decade.
The dynamic day of Board business that we experienced was made possible in no small part by the wonderful joint office spaces of AIA and ASLA. The professional setting they provided us brought many unsolicited comments of praise from our group. It’s my understanding that your leadership was instrumental in making this collaboration between the organizations possible.
On behalf of LAEP and its Board members, we want you and the organizations to know how much we appreciate the collaborative example this venture has shown. And, to you and all others who made it possible, a special thanks for having the vision. This is an example for all states to take note of."
Sean E. Michael, Ph.D., FCELA
Dept. Head / Professor
LAEP / Outdoor Product Design + Development
This is exactly the type of response we hoped to get. It helps confirm that we are reaching our goal of fostering improved collaboration. We are thrilled that the new AIA/ASLA office space made for a great meeting experience and we look forward to all that we can achieve in the future by working together, this is just the start.
On another n0te, lately I've been thinking about those of you out there who are least likely to read this. I know we have members who feel that much of what we do doesn't benefit them. I've been one of those members in the past. We're trying really hard and are excited about all that we have been able to accomplish and improve in the past few years and the improvements are only going to continue. Here are just a few of the things ASLA Utah is doing for our profession.
We advocate for the security of our licenses. See Ali Lewis's recap of the Advocacy Summit and Walking Tour with our lawmakers.
We strive to raise awareness of the profession and our goals. See Nate Jaramillo's PARK(ing) Day recap and Tina Gillman's report of an ASLA National initiative, both in this newsletter.
We create opportunity to our members to learn from each other, sponsors and other allied professionals. Our shared SLC office space with AIA is the only such arrangement in the country. It's available for ASLA Utah's use. Our presence and credibility with allied organizations and the SLC design community is on a positive course. If you haven't joined us for an event in our space then register and come to one of the many available in the coming months!
We provide value and opportunity to emerging professionals. See the Lessons Learned lunches organized by Kyle Funk
We put together interesting and educational Lunch and Learns paid for by dedicated sponsors who provide continuing education credits.
If you haven't gotten as much out of ASLA as you'd like in the past, give us another try. Come out and participate. We are working hard and we think we're on a good trajectory. We are always open to suggestions. If you see room for improvement, please let us know where and if you have any ideas for how.
It's been a really busy month and members of our committee/s have put a lot of effort into ASLA causes. Our efforts mean so much more when we see member participation and satisfaction. If you haven't had either of those in a while. Give me a call (801.333.3006) or write me an email (colin.olson@ibigroup.com). I'd love the opportunity to try and make ASLA more valuable for you.
Sincerely,
Colin Olson
News from National
Register for Upcoming BIM Webinar — October 1, 2019
The Digital Technology PPN will host a webinar on October 1 featuring three practitioners discussing how they were introduced to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and how they integrate BIM processes into daily practice. Andrew Sargeant, Associate ASLA, Lauren Schmidt, ASLA, and Eric Berg, ASLA, will share their experiences as practitioners influencing BIM methodologies in their firms, followed by Q&A. Register here.
ASLA worked with coalition partners and allied organizations to have the Reviving America’s Scenic Byways Act passed by Congress.
The measure was sent to the president for his signature. This law restores the National Scenic Byways Program, which ended in 2012. Specifically, the measure directs the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to request nominations for roads to be designated under this program. The Secretary would also be responsible for determining which roads receive the designation.
SAVE THE DATE
2010 ASLA UTAH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
FRIDAY, MAY 15TH
GATEWAY MALL, SALT LAKE CITY
Frameworks Communication Project
Tina Gillman, Trustee
At one time or another, landscape architects find themselves explaining to others exactly what landscape architecture encompasses. Enter the Frameworks Communication Project. ASLA is providing project administration management for a joint project between ASLA, CLARB, LAF, CELA and LAAB called the Frameworks Communication Project. The goal of this project is to “Identify effective strategies for communicating the scope and value of the landscape architecture profession.”
The three-phase project began in October 2018 with Phase 1: Descriptive Research to identify gaps in public understanding. The project is currently in Phase 2: Prescriptive Research which includes identifying and testing effective communication strategies. Phase 3: Application and Dissemination will include a Communications Toolkit scheduled for release in August 2020.
This project is one of many ways your membership is put to use. Thank you for your support of ASLA and the landscape architecture profession. I know I look forward to having a tool to explain the scope of landscape architecture.
Park(ing) Day 2019 Success!
Nathan Jaramillo - VP of Visibility & Public Affairs
Park(ing) Day was as huge success and we had a great turn out for the event this year! We occupied 8 parking stalls on 100 South with 3 parklets, 3 food trucks and lots of seating. Channel 2 news came out to record the whole event and interviewed our President Colin Olson about the meaning behind Park(ing) Day.
Big thanks to all our sponsors including landscape forms, Tri-City Nursery, Progressive Plants and Biograss Sod! We also want to thank Lo|ci, the asla executive committee and everyone else that came to support the day!
Next year, we want to expand on the event and try to occupy the rest of 100 South all the way to City Creek and wrap the corner going North on State Street. We'd also like to do a competition between the firms for the best designed parklet. So start thinking of Parklet ideas for next year and get your firm/company excited about entering the competition!
If you have questions about this years event or would like to get involved in next years please contact, Nate Jaramillo at nate@loftsixfour.com
2019 Advocacy Summit Recap
Ali Lewis, Vice President of Advocacy
The Advocacy Summit this year was hugely successful with VP of Advocacy attendees from across the country expressing both their gratitude to the ASLA Utah chapter for hosting and their admiration of Salt Lake City.
The summit began with a meet and greet reception at Current Friday night followed by a full day and a half of panel discussions, break-out sessions, presentations, and one very successful walking tour of the S-Line.
As this was ASLA Utah’s first walking tour of this caliber, we didn’t quite know what to expect and are happy to report the event went off without a hitch.
The tour began with Congressman Ben McAdams speaking to the 50-person group and Fox News about the history of the project and his impressions of the S-Lines successes five years out. After the tour, ASLA Utah executive committee members Ali Lewis and Tina Gillman heard feedback from ASLA National and the summit’s attendees about what could be improved upon for the next Site Tour. These mainly focused on having more folks from ASLA in attendance to offer support and keep the tour on time and be sure all those in attendance feel personally cared for. That said, we may call on you, fine ASLA members, to join the next tour!
After a weekend of learning what advocacy endeavors ASLA National and other chapters have been working on over the past year, as an executive committee, we are excited to update our organizations strategic plan and implement some new ideas. Stay tuned!
Emerging Professionals - FALL SERIES - Lessons Learned Lunches
Kyle Funk - Emerging Professionals Chair
TORO is generously sponsoring the October Lessons Learned Lunch where emerging professionals can hear and ask questions from seasoned landscape professionals. Please join us on October 8th, 12:00 at the the ASLA Utah SLC Office to hear lessons learned from Dave Harris.
Dave has over 28 years of experience in Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Planning services. He has worked on projects throughout the desert southwest in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Minneapolis and Internationally.
Dave is a corporate expert in business development and leads interdisciplinary teams including, architects, planners, civil, structural, electrical and geotechnical engineers. He has managed and directed sustainable projects including LEED Platinum certified facilities and is experienced in developing sustainable, low impact developments for communities, parks, plaza’s, trails, town centers, civic spaces, educational campus, corporate campus, retail developments and resorts.
As a leader Dave inspires his staff, teams and those he works with to reach their full potential professionally and personally.
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