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Texas ASLA’s 2025 Annual Conference

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04.23.25
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design
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Bill Odle
Jordan Clark
Amanda Haney
Justin Lindabury

The 2025 Texas ASLA Annual Conference is underway in Houston this week! The conference theme, “Mosaic,” focuses on piecing together culture, stories, and natural environments to create a larger picture or vision. Here’s where TBG is involved throughout the event:

Wednesday, April 23rd

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Classroom C-332

Session 01: Beyond the Checklist: Helpful Frameworks for Holistic Design

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This panel explores the role of sustainability frameworks in articultaing design values, guiding create problem-solving, and setting measurable goals that ensure projects meet both environmental and performance standards. By leveraging tools like the Sustainable SITES Initiative, AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence, and TBG’s Sustainable Impact Compass, panelists wil demonstrate how these frameworks can drive more holistic, site-specific solutions. The discussion will also focus on fostering accountability, ensuring that sustainability remains a priority throughout the project lifecycle, and how commitments like AIA’s 2030 Commitment can support effective progress tracking and continuous improvement.

CEU Credits: (1) CPEH, Sustainable

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Thursday, April 24th

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM: Theater A

Keynote: Landscape Architecture’s Next Chapter: A Fireside Chat with ASLA CEO Torey Carter-Conneen

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Join Torey Carter-Conneen, CEO of ASLA, and Bill Odle, President of TBG Partners, for an insightful fireside chat exploring the future of landscape architecture. This session will highlight ASLA’s newly released strategic plan, crafted through nationwide and Texas-based roundtable discussions with industry professionals. Torey will share key insights on the profession’s transformation, cross-sector perspectives, and ASLA’s collective vision for a sustainable and innovative future. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge about national trends, strategic priorities, and the methods ASLA is using to foster innovation and address the pressing challenges of landscape architecture.

CEU Credits: (1) CPEH, HSW

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Classroom B

Revitalizing St. John: A Collaborative Approach to Community-Driven Redevelopment

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Discover the St. John Redevelopment in Austin, Texas: an ambitious public/private partnership focused on creating a sustainable, vibrant, and inclusive district. With 50% of residential units set as affordable housing, nearly 4 acres of new park space, and 15,000 sq. ft. of community retail, the redevelopment aims to enhance the quality of life while preserving the neighborhood’s character. Guided by a Community Advisory Committee and committed to public engagement, art integration, and environmental sustainability, the project will transform St. John into a thriving, community-driven model for urban redevelopment.

CEU Credits: (1) CPEH, Sustainable, HSW

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Friday, April 25th

2:45 PM – 3:45 PM: Theater A

Session 10B: Collaborative Streetscapes: P3 Partnerships and Scenic Houston’s Streetscape Resource Guide in Action

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The Scenic Houston Streetscape Resource Guide (SRG) is a resource designed to support the planning, design, and construction of well-designed, functional streetscapes that enhance the quality of life in Houston. This panel brings together experts from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors (P3) to discuss the collaborative development of the SRG and its role in shaping Houston’s urban landscape. Panelists will explore how the SRG empowers planners, engineers, landscape architects, community leaders, and residents by offering best practices and scalable, cost-effective design solutions.

CEU Credits: (1) CPEH, HSW

We’re looking forward to engaging discussions and the opportunity to learn from and connect with fellow landscape architects and industry professionals at this year’s conference. See you there!

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