As landscape architects, we are not only stewards for our environment, but stewards for our communities and our neighbors. We must listen to and stand in solidarity with our communities of color, and pledge to fight against any actions or systems that perpetuate racial inequity. We know that landscape architects can do better. We echo the National ASLA and Landscape Architecture Foundation statements through our dedication to ensuring equity, inclusion, and justice are central tenets of our discipline in Illinois and beyond. -ILASLA EXECUTIVE BOARD
ASLA Standing in Solidarity
PROTECT AND DEFEND LICENSURE
Increased Immigration Enforcement and Visa Issues
We are mindful of the growing disruptions impacting our profession. To help firms remain focused and effective, we will provide timely resources and updates as they become available
- Landscape Illinois provides a full menu of support regarding immigration enforcements.
- We understand that attending and volunteering at events in public spaces can present challenges for many participants. To help you prepare, we encourage you to review Red Cards/Tarjetas Rojas before attending or volunteering.
- ASLA has entered formal comments to Homeland Security citing concern for a change in the “duration of status” system for academic visas with a fixed four-year limit for F-1 students.
Stay on Top of Current State Issues
Bills and Actions ILASLA is Watching and Supporting
Illinois Licensure Extension (HB 5428)
The reauthorization of the Illinois landscape architecture sunset date is moving forward following the introduction of HB 5428. Currently part of a larger omnibus package sponsored by House Labor & Commerce Chair Marcus Evans, the bill reflects critical feedback previously compiled by the Chapter and the Government Affairs team. It ensures continued regulation and protection of the profession in Illinois.
Stay on Top of Current Federal Issues
Photo: Jon Brooke, ASLA, Stacey Libra, ASLA, Sarah Dreier, ASLA, represent ILASLA at AIA Grassroots Prairie Day in 2025
For questions regarding Advocacy issues contact:
Doug Fair, ASLA, ILASLA Advocacy Chair
advocacy@il-asla.org