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

ASLA Alaska once again participated in the Challenge Grant Workshops in partnership with the Anchorage Park Foundation and Anchorage Parks and Recreation. This year’s workshops were another success, with participants joining not only from Anchorage, but also from Girdwood, Chugiak, and Eagle River. The photos above are from the in-person session held at the Lidia Selkregg Chalet on March 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., which was the second of two meetings. The first meeting was he