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WASLA Board of Directors
President
Mike Faulkner, ASLA
Past President
Nicholas Zurlini, ASLA
Trustee
Tim Slazinik, ASLA
Treasurer
Su Wanqin, ASLA
Secretary
Zach Thomas, ASLA
Member at Large
Cresha Wee, ASLA
Member at Large, Eastern WA
Michael Sanchez, ASLA
Member at Large, Western WA
Rhiannon Neuville, ASLA
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Hello WASLA Members,
I can’t believe it’s already February! Things are moving quickly as we plan for the upcoming WASLA Awards and other exciting events.
A fun UW event is coming up—a screening of Sitting Still on March 5th. Then, on April 10th, the Student and Emerging Professionals Committee is bringing back Trivia Night at Kells Pub in Seattle—always a great time to connect and test your knowledge! Looking ahead, mark your calendars for May 14th, when we’ll celebrate the WASLA Awards at the Georgetown Ballroom in Seattle.
Today, I had the privilege of reviewing student scholarship essays, and I have to say—it’s inspiring to see their fresh perspectives, passion for the profession, and vision for how landscape architecture can create meaningful change. Their thoughts serve as a reminder of how the next generation will shape and evolve our field, tackling challenges and introducing new ideas that will ultimately make our world a better place.
It also makes me step back from the day-to-day work—deadlines, deliverables, and project demands—and think about the bigger picture. As landscape architects, we have the opportunity to contribute to something much larger, working toward long-term goals that positively impact our communities, environment, and future.
With that in mind, I want to acknowledge our colleagues and those working in the federal government who have fought for and acted as stewards of our public lands and open spaces—and continue to do so. As professionals, volunteers, and citizens, we will keep advocating for our profession, supporting one another, and championing the natural world we care so deeply about.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at events in the coming months!
Best,
Mike Faulkner
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SAVE THE DATE!!
SITTING STILL: a 90-minute documentary film Directed, Produced & Written by Gina M. Angelone Featuring Laurie Olin
UW Landscape Architecture, UW Landscape Architecture PAC and WASLA will be hosting a film screening on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 5:30-7:45 pm in Gould Hall, Room 322.
SITTING STILL is an original documentary that focuses on one of the world’s most preeminent landscape architects and his profoundly social vision. Hailed as a modern-day Olmsted, Laurie Olin has helped transform the design of public space, revitalize the American city, and pave the way for future design leaders. This portrait of an artist is told through a prism of issues which have defined Olin’s life and work for the past fifty years: urbanization and our lost connection to nature, economic marginalization, and the grave importance of humanity in design.
SITTING STILL gets inside the mind of a prophetic and visionary urban designer to see what he sees. In a time when global values increasingly reflect “profit over people,” Olin's vision has always been to create a more democratic and egalitarian society through healthy, shared public space. SITTING STILL invites the voices of other design luminaries into the conversation, including preeminent architects Frank Gehry and Billie Tsien, and esteemed landscape designer and artist, Walter Hood, among others. According to these global thinkers and designers, environmental and human stakes have never been higher, and the most pressing challenges of the natural environment and social disunity can be addressed in how we think about the marks we make upon the land.
This is a free event - please REGISTER using the 'Sign-up' button by Tuesday February 25th.
For more information click here.
Pre-film Reception at 5:30
Sponsors: UW Landscape Architecture, UW Architecture PAC and WASLA
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2024 WASLA Merit Award Winner
Walker Macy, Goldendale, WA
Photo Credit: Built Work Photography / Meghan Montgomery
SAVE THE DATE!
The WASLA Spring Awards are on May 14th, 2025 at the Georgetown Ballroom in Seattle!
The call for nominations will be announced soon! Get your projects ready to submit!
Take a look at last year's winners here!
New This Year! A Touch of Green Excellence
This year, we're introducing a special distinction—the Green Ribbon—to honor projects that go above and beyond in environmental stewardship and sustainable design. Select awards will receive this additional recognition, highlighting their commitment to shaping a greener future.
Stay tuned for more details on this exciting new addition!
Calls for nominations will be in the beginning of March!
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The WASLA Student + Emerging Professional Committee is hosting the 8th annual Landscape Architecture Trivia Night on Thursday, April 10th, from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Please sign up below if you are planning to attend!
Date: Thursday, April 10th, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Kells Irish Pub, 1916 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
Event Details: All ages, open to Students and Professionals
Cost: Includes Trivia appetizers
- WASLA members (pre-registered): FREE
- WASLA members (at door): $5
- Non-WASLA members: $10
*Students, it is FREE to become a member!
Registration: https://forms.gle/NvtLDMLQM1yzWN3p9
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Buell Recreation Virtual CEU Webinar
Looking for CEU's? Join Buell Recreation on February 26th for a live webinar on creating Musical Playgrounds that foster play and inclusivity.
Event Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 12:00 PST
Presented by: BCI Burke Co.
Delivery Method: Webinar
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Members now have access to free monthly PDH live webinars and recordings via ASLA Online Learning. | Read More
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A very warm welcome to our new and renewing WASLA Members:
Dominique DeGracia | Yen-Chia Pan
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