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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,
With summer in full swing, we’re excited to turn our attention to WASLA Field Day: Downtown Seattle, happening Friday, September 12th—and trust me, this is not one to miss.
We’ll be celebrating the transformation of the Seattle Waterfront, a once-in-a-generation effort that has reshaped the public realm and reconnected the city to its shoreline. For over 15 years, Andrew tenBrink of James Corner Field Operations has led this monumental design and planning effort, and we’re thrilled to welcome him as our Field Day keynote speaker. He’ll also guide us on an exclusive tour of the waterfront, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, challenges, and lessons learned.
This is a rare opportunity to experience the scale and impact of the waterfront renewal first-hand—from restored piers and open spaces to new bike and pedestrian routes, innovative stormwater strategies, and designs that honor the cultural and ecological story of the shoreline.
And there’s more to come—we’ll soon be announcing additional tours of beloved public spaces along the waterfront. We expect strong interest in this event, so we encourage you to sign up early to help us plan and ensure a smooth experience for everyone.
After years of visioning, design, fundraising, and construction, we can’t wait to gather as a community to explore, learn, and celebrate this extraordinary civic transformation together.
See you in September!
Mike Faulkner
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FIELD DAY: DOWNTOWN SEATTLE
Friday, September 12, 2025 | 12:00-7:00 PM
Block 41 + Walking Tours | CEUs Available
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Join us for the launch of WASLA Field Day, a new annual event exploring built work, urban design, and placemaking. This year’s event—Field Day: Downtown Seattle—will focus on the city’s evolution and renewed connection to its waterfront.
We’ll spend the day together at Block 41 and out in the field with a mix of presentations, walking tours, and a keynote. Food and drinks will be provided.
To register and read more information, click here. *
*Eary Bird Rates until July 31st
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Andrew tenBrink - Director at Field Operations
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Andrew leads transformative, public realm projects with a deep commitment to delivering high quality parks and open spaces—shaping cities that are inclusive, dynamic, and enduring. He excels at guiding interdisciplinary teams to realize ambitious project visions from concept through completion.
As a Director at Field Operations, Andrew has spent 15 years leading the transformation of Seattle’s Central Waterfront, playing a significant role in guiding the design from concept to construction for all core projects along the waterfront. He has contributed to landmark projects including Qianhai’s Guiwan Park, Cleveland’s Public Square, and Santa Monica’s Tongva Park and Ken Genser Square. Andrew is currently directing the master planning and open space design for Birmingham’s Sports Quarter.
Andrew previously worked at EDAW (now part of AECOM), where he contributed to multiple-profile projects across the country.
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WASLA Member Satisfaction Survey
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WASLA Members!!
The Washington chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (WASLA) seeks to provide resources and opportunities for its membership in ways that are beneficial and relevant to our design community.
As a part of our broader strategic planning efforts, Washington chapter leadership needs your feedback on the following questions.
Kindly participate by midnight, Friday, August 1.
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2025-2026 WASLA Board of Directors
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WASLA Members!!
Vote now to elect your 2025-2026 WASLA Board of Directors, the Board that sets and maintains the agenda for the advancement of the profession of landscape architecture in the State of Washington. Voting closes August 9th, 2025, so don't miss your chance to cast your ballot.
Vote today!
Cast your vote now!!
Open Positions:
- President Elect: three-year term of service.
- Eastern Washington Member-at-Large: one-year term of service.
- Western Washington Member-at-Large: one-year term of service.
- Statewide Washington Member-at-Large: one-year term of service.
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VIRTUAL CEU
Buell Recreation is excited share their upcoming virtual CEU, “The Evolution of Play: Trends in Outdoor Space Design”. This course examines the role of play in human development and well-being through the lens of outdoor space design. It introduces current trends in inclusive play, adventure play, imaginative environments, and fitness-focused structures, with an emphasis on strategies that support creativity, community connection, and developmental outcomes.
Thursday, August 14
12:00 -1:00 PST
Click here to register.
1.0 AIA LU/HSW
1.0 LA CES PDH
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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:
Clara Pang| Eric Williams | Karen Tomkins | Kevin Cash | Paul Fuesel | Stephen Lea | Wiliam Estes
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Interested in becoming a member?
Learn more about benefits of membership.
Join today!
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All job postings appear on the WASLA website AND are included in WASLA's monthly newsletter that goes out to over 2,000 subscribers!
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