Urban Planning and Design

c/o American Society of Landscape Architects
636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
Phone: 202-898-2444
E-mail: hencke@pbworld.com
Web site: http://host.asla.org/groups/updpigroup

PPN MEMBERS MAY VISIT THEIR GROUP'S E-COMMUNITY FOR ADDITIONAL PPN-RELATED MATERIALS AND ONLINE DISCUSSION. INSTRUCTIONS ARE AT: http://www.asla.org/members/ppn/e-C_nav.pdf

The urban planning and design group advocates for excellence in landscape design, construction, and maintenance in the urban realm, and facilitates communication between related disciplines involved in urban design while promoting and supporting landscape architects as recognized collaborative partners and leaders. Emphasis is on the intricate relationship between the built and green environments, the unique contribution that the natural environment makes to the quality of city life, and the importance of landscape architects as stewards of the urban environment.

Some specific goals in working toward the mission include the solicitation and encouragement of recognized landscape architects and firms to contribute to the urban planning and design group, and the defining of an urban-landscape aesthetic. Other goals include researching data to support urban landscape issues such as plant selection and installation, soils, pollution, and proper maintenance for sustainability; producing publications including recommendations and guidelines for urban design; and promotion and support of collaborative partnerships between landscape architects and other urban design professionals.