Awards Presented to Landscape Architect Firms
At the Building Great Communities Conference
TENNESSEE , September 17, 2007 - The Tennessee Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architecture presented their annual awards to landscape architect firms at the Building Great Communities Conference in Memphis , Tennessee .
The projects submitted for consideration were judged by Landscape Architects from our sister chapter in Baton Rouge , Louisiana . One Honor Award and Six Merit Awards were given as follows:
Award |
Category |
Project |
Landscape Architect Firm |
Honor |
Urban Design |
Nashville Public Square |
Hawkins Partners, Inc. |
Merit |
Historical or Cultural Preservation |
Natchez Trace Corridor |
Hawkins Partners, Inc. |
Merit |
Mixed Use Zoning/Planning |
Dyersburg Master Plan |
Looney Ricks Kiss Architects |
Merit |
Private Residential |
Carlisle |
LandDesign,Inc |
Merit |
Private Residential |
Kirksey Residence |
Heibert & Associates LLC |
Merit |
Public Buildings & Spaces |
Nashville Schermerhorn Symphony |
Hawkins Partners, Inc. |
Merit |
Urban Design |
Demonbreun Street Viaduct |
Hawkins Partners, Inc. |
As we move into the 21 st century, it is more important than ever to strive not only to build affordable quality communities but also to play an active role of establishing communities that create a sense of sustainable purpose. The "Building Great Communities" conference showcased the best practices and tools for the professions green building/LEED, landscape architecture, planning, urban development and urban forestry. It was the ideal setting to present these distinguished awards.
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Founded in 1899, ASLA is the national professional association for landscape architects, representing more than 17,000 members in 48 professional chapters and 68 student chapters. Landscape architecture is a comprehensive discipline of land analysis, planning, design, management, preservation, and rehabilitation. ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. Members of the Society use their "ASLA" suffix after their names to denote membership and their commitment to the highest ethical standards of the profession. Learn more about landscape architecture online at www.asla.org or www.tnasla.org
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