1. CSLA 2010 Congress “Call for Submissions” Deadline Extended to Friday, February 19

We invite submissions on a range of topics, including but not limited to the following subthemes. In addition to scholarly papers, we invite the presentation of planning and design work (built or theoretical), panel discussions, exhibitions and other activities:

Landscape Planning and Sustainable Environments
Cultural Landscapes
Places at Risk
Urban Design
Landscape Architecture -It’s Time for the Profession
Ideas, Technologies and Solutions
Submission Requirements 

For more information about submission requirements due by Friday, February 19 at 5 p.m. MST, click here. 

2. Landscape Architect Reciprocity Discussion On-Going

While the CSLA does not 'regulate' landscape architects, it has a major role in bringing together the Component Associations to build consensus and to collaboratively develop solutions to important issues affecting landscape architects nationwide. CSLA President Linda Irvine, OALA, CSLA, ASLA recently wrote to all members about the work that the CSLA Board is undertaking – to read her message click here.

3. April is World Landscape Architecture Month (WLAM)

CSLA has devoted a section on its website csla.ca to WLAM: World Landscape Architecture Month which is April. The Purpose of the CSLA WLAM program is to provide resources to:

• bring local and national recognition and awareness to the profession, Landscape Architects, and works of landscape architecture in Canada;
• encourage public participation and interest in events and activities related to landscape architecture; and,
• encourage people (particularly young people) to consider a career in landscape architecture.

To access our 2010 Fact Sheet, click here. Additional material will be posted to our website, please visit often.

4. CSLA 2010 Congress: August 19 – 21, Edmonton, Canada Update

The AALA Congress Organizing Committee is working overtime to get sign up documents ready for CSLA Congress 2010 Registrants and Exhibitors. Visit CSLA’s website for updates; click here.

5. CSLA Uses csla.ca to Minimize E-Mail Volume to Members

CSLA is aware of the volume of emails members receive from numerous sources, including your Component Organization(s). For that reason, we are working to minimize the number of e mails we send you, using your CO to deliver CSLA news and writing you directly when priority issues arise. We post all CSLA news on the csla.ca website, so visit regular. Click here.

6. LACF Awards $20,000 in Grants for 2010

To read about the five grants awarded by the LACF, click here.

7. CSLA Awards Update:

CSLA Honours & Recognition Awards:
The CSLA Honours and Recognition Awards Committee is preparing submission documents and will write you directly with details soon. Details will be posted on the CSLA website; click here.

CSLA Awards of Excellence Awards:
CSLA received 58 Awards of Excellence submissions this year. Our thanks to our Awards of Excellence Program Leaders: Professor Alan Tate, MALA, CSLA, PPLI and CSLA Board Member Dean Spearman, MALA, CSLA and the jury:

Gordon Kraushaar – APALA, CSLA
Gerald Fleming – BCSLA, CSLA
John Quinn – OALA, CSLA
Richard Wyma – NUALA, CSLA
Lee Caldwell – MALA, CSLA
Raquel Penalosa – AAPQ, CSLA
Ian Chodikoff M.Arch, MAUD, OAA, MRAIC - Editor of Canadian Architect Magazine

Submissions received from:
Ontario - 27
BC - 10
Quebec - 12
Prairies - 9
Atlantic - 0

The national awards will be presented during the CSLA National Congress on August 20, 2010 in Edmonton.

8. CSLA to Host Presidents’ Council Meeting in Niagara-on-the Lake March 9, 2010

CSLA President Linda Irvine, OALA, CSLA, ASLA will host the Presidents’ Council meeting at held on March 9, 2010. The Presidents Council is a network that includes the elected and staff leaders of the

• American Society of Landscape Architects
• Council of Education in Landscape Architecture
• Landscape Architect Accreditation Board
• Landscape Architect Foundation
• CLARB

The one day meeting promotes idea exchange and trend discussion among LA organization leaders.

9. Call For 2010 Fellows Nominations

Nominations are invited for the 2010 Class of CSLA Fellows. Election to the College of Fellows is the highest honour the Society bestows on its members. Candidates for Fellowship may be nominated by individuals through their CSLA component association. Entry forms, as well as detailed procedures and guidelines are available on the CSLA website. The deadline for submissions is set for April 1, 2010.