SAT-A04: Landscape Architecture Industry Insights: 2025 and Beyond

Saturday, October 11, 2025

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM CT

Location: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room R08-R09

1.25 PDH, LA CES/non-HSW, FL

Guest Speaker(s)

Torey Carter-Conneen

Chief Executive Officer
American Society of Landscape Architects, District of Columbia
Alexa Bush, ASLA, PLA

Director, Planning & Development Dept
City of Detroit
Detroit, Michigan
Jeff Hébert

CEO
HR&A Advisors
New York, NY
Bill Odle, ASLA, PLA

President
TBG Partners

What is the current state of the landscape architecture industry—and where is it headed? Building on findings from ASLA’s 2024 Industry Report, this session brings together leaders from practice, planning, and consulting to explore economic, environmental, and organizational forces shaping the profession. Guided by ASLA’s CEO, the discussion will highlight both challenges and opportunities, offering insights into how practitioners can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing industry.

Learning Outcomes:

Identify the economic, environmental, and social forces currently influencing the practice of landscape architecture.
Understand how shifts in markets and policy are shaping the demand for landscape architecture services.
Examine how design strategies can advance equity, resilience, and climate-ready communities.
Apply best practices in firm management, operations, and leadership to adapt to changing market conditions.