Professional Practice
PPN Professional Links
Campus Planning and Design
Professional Organizations
General Information
, the University of Minnesota John R. Borchert Map Library
, Ayers Saint Gross
Children's Outdoor Environments
, HomeAdvisor
Organizations & Associations
(formerly the Kitchen Community)
, University of Cincinnati
(Canada)
, North Carolina State University
Educational Opportunities
, National Recreation and Park Association
Natural Learning Initiative's is a resource for early childhood educators, childcare providers, administrators, and professionals seeking the latest information to create high quality, healthy outdoor environments for young children.
Play Environments
Community Design
(Taylor & Francis Group)
(NAHRO)
Strong Towns
Codes
(8 courses), Planetizen
(4 courses), Planetizen
, ChangeLab Solutions
Design-Build
(formerly the Professional Landcare Network)
Digital Technology
Software
Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ members get discounts on landscape architecture and planning software provided by firms such as Keysoft, Land F/X, and Vectorworks. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ has also reviewed free and open-source software available to landscape architects, and provided links to download.
This site indexes the research papers published by the Center for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA), an initiative at the University College London to develop emerging computer technologies in several disciplines which deal with geography, space, location, and the built environment. CASA working papers can also be found
.
, an online resource and blog dedicated to BIM in landscape architecture, with a focus on Revit
, a blog by Steve Stafford on Revit
Ecology and Restoration
(Louisiana)
(Northwest
and Western Canada)
by the Landscape Architecture Foundation
Education and Practice
Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB)
Environmental Justice
, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration
Environmental Justice + Landscape Architecture
, a DIY environmental science community
Healthcare and Therapeutic Design
This University of Washington research database includes summaries of research done on themes that include Active Living, Wellness & Physiology, Healing & Therapy, and Mental Health & Function.
(TKF Foundation)
Historic Preservation
As the oldest Federal preservation program, the Historic American Buildings Survey/Historic American Engineering Record/Historic American Landscapes Survey (HABS/HAER/HALS) produces graphic and written documentation of historically significant architectural, engineering and industrial sites and structures.
The mission of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is to promote the preservation, enhancement, and productive use of our Nation's historic resources, and advise the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
Tribal Historic Preservation Officers are officially designated by a federally-recognized Indian tribe to direct a program approved by the National Park Service and the THPO must have assumed some or all of the functions of State Historic Preservation Officers on Tribal lands.
The National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers is the professional association of the State government officials who carry out the national historic preservation program as delegates of the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended.
In June 2000, the National Landscape Conservation System - the most innovative American land system created in the last 50 years - was established to encompass the crown jewels of the public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). This new conservation system consists of more than 26 million acres: National Monuments, National Conservation Areas, Wilderness, Wilderness Study Areas, Wild and Scenic Rivers, and National and Scenic Trails.
The National Preservation Institute (NPI) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization offering specialized information, continuing education, and professional training to those involved in the management, preservation, and stewardship of our cultural heritage.
The Trust for Public Land (TPL) is a national, nonprofit, land conservation organization that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, community gardens, historic sites, rural lands, and other natural places, ensuring livable communities for generations to come.
Cultural Landscapes
, University of Virginia
Gardens
Heritage Resources
The National Trust provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities.
(UK)
Research
The Archives of American Gardens includes a collection of approximately 60,000 photographs and records that document historic and contemporary gardens throughout the United States. The images include garden furniture and ornamentation and all manner of design styles.
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Here you can search for and download many park reports including Cultural Landscape Reports.
International Practice
(UK)
Landscape¡ªLand Use Planning
(formerly the American Congress on Surveying and Mapping)
Rural Landscapes
Parks and Recreation
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, National Park Service
Trust for Public Lands¡¯ and
Nature Play and Playground Safety
Planting Design
, AmericanHort
(UK)
, J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
National Databases
, University of Florida
, USA National Phenology Network (USA-NPN)
, Urban Horticulture Institute, Cornell University
Regional and Local Native Plant Databases
, California Native Plant Society
, Oregon State University
Residential Landscape Architecture
Sustainable Design and Development
Green Roofs
Reference
Multimedia
Transportation
A wealth of information on Context Sensitive Solutions. Register
to hear webcasts of expert panel discussions on emerging research and
policy issues in the transportation/environmental field.
Find information about Context Sensitive Solutions, including case studies.
This website is a collaboration between FHWA, PPS, Scenic America, AASHTO, ITE, NPS, NACTO, and FTA.
FHWA Information on the
Scenic
America's page on contains links to relevant articles and publications.
(PennDOT and NJDOT joint publication)
and the
, Portland State University
, University of Minnesota
Urban Design
Water Conservation
WaterSense is a voluntary public-private partnership sponsored by EPA to protect the future of the nation's water supply by promoting water-efficient products and services.
Women in Landscape Architecture
, with resources on work/life balance
(formerly The Missing 32% Project)
and the
, Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture
Women-Owned Business Resources
One of the most desirable aspects of a landscape architecture career is the opportunity to have one¡¯s own practice. This is especially attractive for women who want to maintain a flexible work schedule to balance their personal and professional lives. An added benefit to women entrepreneurs is the fact that many municipalities and agencies give preference to women and minority owned businesses. There are many organizations and resources available for women-owned businesses and we urge our members to seek out all the resources and benefits to owning a landscape architecture practice. Below are a handful of resources to get you started: