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Program Committee Wants Your Feedback Thank you. BSLA 2007 Annual Awards Program Reminder: Deadline for submission is February 7, 2007 Calls for Entry for the Boston Society of Landscape Architects 2007 Annual Awards Program is now posted on the BSLA website Awards Page in PDF format. Entry format has been revised this year and includes 4 separate Calls for Entry including Design, Analysis and Planning, Communications and Research.
News
from the ASLA In it, he says that, “The visibility the individuals, firms, and agencies receive and the recognition of their great talents surely have a positive impact on their business and future competitiveness.” He also discusses the value of the Awards program for clients, pointing out that “one of the most fun aspects of this program is the recognition our clients receive. What better way to exceed your client’s expectations than to deliver an award-winning project, garnering them some great publicity as well.” For an inside look at the judging process—and some tips on increasing your chances of winning - read the complete interview. The deadline for submitting entry forms is Friday, February 9. Submission materials must be received by Friday, February 23. Best of luck! Nancy
C. Somerville 2007
RIASLA L.A.R.E. Review Sessions January
2-30, 2007 Friday,
January 26, 2007 Saturday,
January 27, 2007 The public is invited to participate in a Saturday afternoon workshop on January 27, 2007 (snow date February 3, 2007), to review and comment on the Walden Passage Feasibility Study which is analyzing the feasibility of a combined wildlife-recreational crossing of Route 2 in the vicinity of Walden Pond, Concord and Lincoln. This workshop is the second of three workshops planned over a nine month period to encourage public comment and review of the Walden Passage project, and to present and discuss potential wildlife/recreational crossing sites and designs. The goal of the January 27th public meeting is for the UMass team to present location alternatives for the project. UMass will encourage public comment and review of these location alternatives. The UMass team will conduct the public meeting. A project website includes additional information about the project at: www.umass.edu/waldenpassage Contact
Information Massachusetts
Preservation Projects Fund is accepting applications for Round 13 grants Tuesday,
February 27, 2007 This one-day conference is designed for Arborists, Tree Wardens, Municipal Managers, City Planners, Foresters and Landscape Architects who are involved with the management of property, both private and public. The theme for this year's conference is Risk Management: A Landscape Challenge. Our morning keynote speaker for the 2007 conference will be Mr. David Marren, VP of the Bartlett Tree Expert Company. Mr. Marren is both an experienced arborist and a lawyer. His presentation will review the legal aspects of tree work as they apply to municipal and private property. Additional topics include identification of plant health care problems in New England, and strategies for reducing the potential for forest fires at the suburban fringe. 1 Pesticide contact hour, as well as ISA, MCA, SAF, MCH, MCLP and ASLA credits will be awarded. The University of Massachusetts Extension, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation and the USDA Forest Service sponsor this annual conference. For more information, contact UMass Extension at (413) 545-0895, eweeks@umext.umass.edu, or Dennis Ryan at (413) 545-6626, hdpryan@forwild.umass.edu or go to www.UMassGreenInfo.org. Saturday, March 31, 2007 Fábos Landscape Planning and Greenway Symposium Amherst - Massachusetts The Fábos Landscape Planning and Greenway Symposium is held every three years to bring together experts who are influencing landscape planning, policy and greenway design from the local to international level. Panelists explain innovative greenway planning techniques, partnership development, advances in landscape planning research, and greenway implementation strategies. Themes of the 2007 Symposium: This year's three themes explore landscape planning, greenway planning and the application of technology to the greenway planning process. Keynote Speakers. The organizers of the symposium are privileged to announce three outstanding names of our profession:
Contact:
Nedim Kemer www.umass.edu/greenway/fabos
Shadley
Associates Seeking Landscape
Architect Shadley Associates is an award-winning and quickly growing landscape architecture practice in Lexington Center. Our projects are currently a mix of large, mixed-use, transit-oriented developments requiring sophisticated streetscape, open space and urban design, public parks, brownfields, waterfronts and totlots, Olmsted parks, residential estates, and restoration of historic landscapes. We currently are seeking a creative, independent landscape architect with technical expertise and the desire to build the work he/she designs. Candidates should be able to draw their visions, by hand and by computer, work with complex interdisciplinary teams as well as colleague landscape architects, and to create the plans, details, specs and cost estimates from which the designs will be built. We are looking for someone who is licensed, has a degree in landscape architecture, and has several years of experience in private practice. SA offers exceptional growth and reward opportunities for highly motivated individuals with competitive salary and benefits package based upon experience. Please contact: Pam
Shadley
Bioengineering Group Seeking Junior Landscape Architect Years
of Experience Description
We are a group of scientists, engineers, and landscape architects that work closely together to create sustainable communities. We approach each project based upon a clear understanding of ecological conditions and the landforms, soil and water resources that support them. For every site, we strive to maintain, and often improve the ecological functions to the extent possible while still achieving the owner's objectives. Skills
Required The
Junior Landscape Architect will work as part of an interdisciplinary team on a
wide range of projects. Tasks will include providing CAD and graphic support and
assistance with design and detailing of projects at a variety of scales. This
position provides the opportunity for growth and advancement. Salary offers will be commensurate with abilities and experience. Excellent benefits offered. Send letter of interest, resume, and 8 ½ x 11" work samples to the mailing and/or email address below: Duke
Bitsko
Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc. Seeks Landscape Architect/Architect Experience
Required Education
Requirements Position
Description Contact
VHB
Seeking Senior Landscape Architect Exp. Required – Min. - 10 plus years
VHB’s Watertown, MA office is seeking a talented individual with an outgoing personality to join a fast paced environment requiring. Highly collaborative and creative individuals who believe in creating sustainable urban places, are intellectually rigorous, and have a strong design background coupled with excellent graphic and communication skills.
Projects include: Mixed-use master planned communities, single & multi-family communities, retail development, institutional design services, planting & hardscape design, streetscapes, community amenity design, and small & large scale site planning capabilities.
The individual should have experience in both the planning and construction phases and experience in public process participation.
Requirements
Education
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