Four GSD alumni have been elevated by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) as fellows for their exceptional contributions to the landscape architecture profession and society at large. Election to the ASLA Council of Fellows is among the highest honors the ASLA bestows on members and is based on their “works, leadership and management, knowledge, and service.”

The Fellows will be elevated during a ceremony at the 2024 Conference on Landscape Architecture. You can read about the fellows on the ASLA website.

Anita Berrizbeitia MLA ’87, Harvard GSD, Cambridge, MA
“For almost three decades, Anita Berrizbeitia has been a long-time leader in academia and the profession through her copious and rigorous research, graduate-level teaching, extensive publishing, and persistent advocacy for landscape architecture.”

David Fletcher MLA ’04, Fletcher Studio, San Francisco
“David Fletcher, founding principal of Fletcher Studio, has been pushing the boundaries of the profession through innovation and imagination, helping communities find meaning in their built landscapes.”

Laurel Raines MLA ’83, Dig Studio, Denver
“As one of Denver’s early design leaders, Laurel Raines has inspired and pioneered new paths for several generations of landscape architects to explore and challenge the status quo for greater environmental, social, and equitable outcomes.”

Leo Urban MLA ’71, Urban Associates, Delray Beach, FL
“Leo Urban has a long history of pro bono service as an important advocate for water conservation and sustainable site design. He constantly pushes the boundaries of traditional landscape architecture practice, promoting the profession to be the leaders in low impact stormwater management design.”

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