Space Created. Redefined. Reclaimed.

Since the days of Frederick Law Olmsted, landscape architects have been adding value to outdoor space. Today, almost 500 members of the Illinois Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects continue to design and redefine the way we use outdoor space.

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Upcoming Events

2025 Peter Lindsay Schaudt Lecture in Landscape Architecture

November 19, 2025

2025 Peter Lindsay Schaudt Lecture in Landscape Architecture presents: Garath Doherty Wednesday,...

2026 Great Lakes Region Climate Action Seminar

January 29, 2026

2026 Great Lakes Region Climate Action Seminar January 29 & 30, 2026...

The Value of ILASLA Membership

Professional Advancement

Only ASLA members can use the professional designation. The exclusive ASLA credential shows clients and peers a commitment to the highest level of professionalism, which gives individuals an important competitive edge.
ILASLA members receive reduced rates to continuing education programs and social events.
There are numerous opportunities for members to network and collaborate with peers, mentors and experts in the field.
The Chapter website includes a job board that allows members to search for potential employers or employees.

Education & Enrichment

All ASLA members receive a subscription to the Landscape Architecture Magazine
ILASLA hosts numerous education sessions, many of which are free for members.
Members get free membership to one of ASLA’s Professional Practice Networks annually.

Advocacy & Public Awareness

ILASLA has a lobbyist that monitors legislation at both the state and national level.
The Advocacy Committee is currently working to elevate the current Title Act to a Practice Act.
Members are encouraged to participate in World Landscape Architecture Month every April to continue to educate the general public about the profession.

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2024 STRATEGIC PLAN

2024 Annual report of activities

Award Winners

The Illinois ASLA awards program recognizes projects with the distinction of President, Honor, and Merit Awards. All of these projects are excellent examples of how diverse our profession is and how landscape architecture positively impacts our everyday interactions with the surrounding environment.

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