A note on local legislative action - May 2026 As the current legislative session moves forward, there are two bills worth watching closely if you work in landscape architecture or allied professions that are regulated under the Alaska State Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers, and Land Surveyors (AELS). For those less familiar with the mechanics of professional licensing in Alaska, the AELS Board is the state body that oversees licensure for architects, engineers,

Written by Chris Mertil, President Elect The Alaska Professional Design Council (APDC) serves as the link between the state’s design and engineering professionals and the public policy decisions that shape our built environment and public safety. Representing over 1,200 professionals, including landscape architects, engineers, and other design professionals, each professional society, including ASLA-Alaska, has two volunteer members on its Board of Directors. The ASLA-Alaska

Written by Jonny Hayes, Trustee Anchorage Design Week 2026, held February 25–March 1, brought together landscape architects, planners, community development practitioners, designers, and public-sector partners to explore how design shapes life in the North. Organized by the Anchorage Museum in collaboration with the Alaska Chapter ASLA, ASID Alaska, and a wide range of civic and academic partners, the week offered workshops, tours, discussions, and creative programs centered