Landscape Architecture & Landscape Design

GOVERNOR CORZINE SIGNS LEGISLATION

Governor Jon S. Corzine signed the bill that raises Landscape Architects from “title-only certification” to “practice license” in New Jersey into law on September 6, 2008.

Officially known as A-2146/S-1849, Watson Coleman/Gordon revises regulation of landscape architects. The Governor has accepted the approval of the state Assembly and Senate, recognizing the profession as an important component of the environmental, land planning and development disciplines.

This momentous event in New Jersey Landscape Architecture history is the culmination of the highly principled performance of past and existing certified landscape architects in the Garden State and those active in this effort through the NJASLA, ASLA and the Board of Architects LAEEC. Gradually building momentum and progress over approximately forty years, this milestone will provide the basis for greater positive impact for the profession as we enter a future of sustainable and environmentally-responsible design and land use decisions.

When hearing this news, Roy H. DeBoer, FASLA, CLA # 00001, Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture / Rutgers University, an icon both nationally and in New Jersey, declared “Let’s use the new law effectively to further “grow” the profession, as the leaders of Environmental Design in New Jersey!”