Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects is committed to cultivating a community that is welcoming and inclusive to all. This begins with confronting the fact that landscape architecture’s legacy is interwoven with a history of classism, colonization, and racism. Honest accountability is needed to foster healing, awareness, compassion, and action within the profession.

 The Chapter acknowledges that works of landscape architecture have and continue to be built on indigenous lands and that many historical landscapes were shaped by the hands of enslaved people. Landscape architecture has also contributed to the disenfranchisement of marginalized communities, especially communities of color, with both brazen and subtle exclusion and displacement. The Chapter understands that the recognition of these realities is needed to propel the profession towards a more equitable and just future.

 In order to fulfill the pledge of environmental and socially conscious stewardship, for both are intimately intertwined, our professional community must grow increasingly representative of our nation’s rich diversity. It is with varying perspectives that we will develop greater understanding, empathy, and innovation. Nature reminds us unequivocally that there is no thriving without diversity.

 Humbled by a marred history, yet hopeful for a better future, the Chapter is dedicated to being a steadfast leader of, and advocate for, moving the profession of landscape architecture towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion


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Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members.  Sustainability has been part of ASLA’s mission since its founding and is an overarching value that informs all of the Society’s programs and operations. ASLA has been a leader in demonstrating the benefits of green infrastructure and resilient development practices through the creation of its own green roof, co-development of the SITES® Rating System, and the creation of publicly-accessible sustainable design resources.

Landscape architects lead the planning, design, and stewardship of healthy, equitable, safe, and resilient environments. The Society’s mission is to advance landscape architecture through advocacy, communication, education, and fellowship.

 
 
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