Our chapter joined landscape architects from across the country for ASLA Advocacy Day, meeting with congressional offices to share how landscape architecture contributes to healthier, more resilient, and more connected communities.

We discussed the importance of the Transportation Alternatives Program, which supports investments in trails, sidewalks, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and safer connections between neighborhoods and destinations. We also advocated for the Revitalizing America's Schoolyards Act, which would help communities transform school grounds into vibrant spaces for learning, play, environmental education, and community use.

From safer walking and biking connections to greener, more engaging schoolyards, these investments help create places that support health, mobility, resilience, and quality of life. We're grateful to Kris, Danica, and all the other ASLA members who volunteered their time to share their expertise and advocate for the value of landscape architecture in addressing some of our communities' most pressing challenges.