We are committed to protecting the licensure of landscape architects and ensuring the continued regulation of the profession. On behalf of our member boards, candidates and licensees, we actively monitor, support and advocate for fair, defensible and consistent licensure standards that uphold public health, safety and welfare.
CLARB's role
Over the past five years, efforts to deregulate or weaken licensing standards have increased across jurisdictions. Through strategic partnerships, advocacy efforts and expert guidance, CLARB ensures that the voice of landscape architecture is represented in discussions on licensing reform. Our goal is to preserve licensure, uphold professional standards and minimize regulatory inconsistencies.
Recent legislative efforts
View real-time insights into proposed legislation aimed at reviewing occupations and professions, increasing oversight of licensing boards or transferring their authority to a centralized agency and reducing or eliminating regulations within a jurisdiction with CLARB's interactive bill tracker.
Licensure defense updates
CLARB closely monitors legislative and regulatory developments that may impact landscape architecture licensure and the work of our member boards. These legislative actions take many forms, including changes to landscape architecture licensing requirements, modifications to board or licensing agency structures and reviews of regulatory necessity. View the latest legislative news and successes in landscape architecture regulation.
Importance of licensure
Regulatory oversight ensures that only competent professionals practice landscape architecture — safeguarding communities and critical infrastructure.
Expanding global recognition
CLARB is working to enhance international access, mobility and professional recognition for landscape architecture. Our efforts help ensure consistent licensure standards across jurisdictions and increase opportunities for landscape architects worldwide.
Licensure defense resources
We encourage everyone in the landscape architecture community to use these materials to promote responsible regulation of landscape architecture, ensuring that qualified professionals continue to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
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Premium resources designed to advance your career and support the landscape architecture profession.
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“Professional Licensing Keeps the Public Safe”
One-pager to help communicate the value of effective boards and showcase strong public support for professional licensing.
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“Licensing Board Reform: Imagined Benefits vs. Real Consequences”
A concise “myth vs. fact-style” brief that counters misconceptions about board “reforms” and clarifies their many downsides.
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“Principles of Responsible Licensing Policy”
One-pager on the importance of maintaining professional standards while considering licensing reform efforts.
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Boards that Work: A Guide to Responsible Licensing Board Reform
Key considerations and best practices to ensure reforms support public protection, professional competence and effective oversight.
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Licensing and Regulation Report
A customizable template for licensure boards to use when responding to sunset reviews or other legislative/executive mandated reviews.