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Landscape Architects Are Poised to Lead a New Era of Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act includes more than a dozen ASLA policy recommendations.

By Roxanne Blackwell, Hon. ASLA

Portland Mall Revitalization, ASLA 2011 Professional General Design Award of Excellence, designed by ZGF Architects LLP. Image courtesy ZGF Architects LLP.

The House of Representatives just passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which makes significant investments in the nation’s transportation, water, renewable energy, and broadband infrastructure. The legislation incorporates 13 of the transportation, water, and natural resource policy recommendations sent by ASLA’s Government Affairs team to the leaders of congressional transportation and infrastructure committees and the Biden–Harris administration. Continue reading Landscape Architects Are Poised to Lead a New Era of Infrastructure