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The recently convened 25th World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architects, held in Boston in July, was a most interesting experience. Though the number of registrants was well below the originally estimated figures, it was a good opportunity to talk to (or try to communicate with) people from all over the world. It was also interesting to discover that Landscape Architects worldwide had similar concerns as those in the United States. They to are fighting for recognition in their home countries, amongst the allied professions, as well as the public. I also discovered that Landscape Architects from outside this country look to the United States as the leader in the profession. The most often heard comment from foriegn Landscape Architects was that they are hindered in design by their lack of supplier goods, from plant material to garden furniture. The Soviets were extremely interested in all facets of supplier goods and took a long, hard look at everything that was exhibited. Unfortunately, the scope of goods being exhibited was somewhat limited and nowhere near as broad as the ASLA National Shows. It is unfortunate that the ASLA could not devote more time in sponsoring this event. This should have been the biggest World Congress ever. Last years World Congress in Paris drew over twice as many registrants. The exhibit hall should have been filled. Those that were there, however, in some instances represented the entire profession from their country and were looking at what was available from this country, the many ideas and products they don’t have. Boston itself was a great town to visit. I throughly enjoyed exploring the streets of the great and historic city. The Boston Chapter of the ASLA is one of the most progressive in the nation and both Ralph and I appreciated the hospitality afforded us by them. LASN looks forward to helping the ASLA publicize its events in the future. If you know of something going on, give us a call. Martin A. Smith, Jr. Editor-In-Chief
The recently convened 25th World Congress of the International Federation of Landscape Architects, held in Boston in July, was a most interesting experience. Though the number of registrants was well below the originally estimated figures, it was a good opportunity to talk to (or try to communicate with) people from all over the world. It was also interesting to discover that Landscape Architects worldwide had similar concerns as those in the United States. They to are fighting for recognition in their home countries, amongst the allied professions, as well as the public. I also discovered that Landscape Architects from outside this country look to the United States as the leader in the profession. The most often heard comment from foriegn Landscape Architects was that they are hindered in design by their lack of supplier goods, from plant material to garden furniture. The Soviets were extremely interested in all facets of supplier goods and took a long, hard look at everything that was exhibited. Unfortunately, the scope of goods being exhibited was somewhat limited and nowhere near as broad as the ASLA National Shows.
It is unfortunate that the ASLA could not devote more time in sponsoring this event. This should have been the biggest World Congress ever. Last years World Congress in Paris drew over twice as many registrants. The exhibit hall should have been filled. Those that were there, however, in some instances represented the entire profession from their country and were looking at what was available from this country, the many ideas and products they don’t have.
Boston itself was a great town to visit. I throughly enjoyed exploring the streets of the great and historic city. The Boston Chapter of the ASLA is one of the most progressive in the nation and both Ralph and I appreciated the hospitality afforded us by them. LASN looks forward to helping the ASLA publicize its events in the future. If you know of something going on, give us a call.
Martin A. Smith, Jr. Editor-In-Chief
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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