Lexington, Kentucky
September 18-20, 2025
The 2025 meeting theme, Global Insights, Local Impacts: Shaping the Future of Landscape Architecture Standards, explored how international trends impact local regulation and provide tools for navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.
Highlights
Former CLARB president John Carman led attendees on a walking tour of Lexington's newest public space, Gatton Park on the Town Branch. They learned about the park’s innovative approach to climate resilience, hydrology and inclusive community design.
Over 150 attendees gathered in Lexington for three days of professional development and engagement around landscape architecture licensure.
Volunteers from the Leadership Advisory Council (LAC) and CLARB Board of Directors presented insightful plenary sessions, introduced speakers and played a big role in the success of this year's event. Thank you, volunteers!
Presenters
We are grateful to each of our speakers who made the 2025 meeting so meaningful. We wish to thank these presenters (in order of appearance):
- Leslie Hanska
- Shannon Himes
- Edward Kinney
- John Cothron
- Rob Lopez
- Joel Kurokawa
- Lou Anna Red Corn
- Indra Purs
- Kris Pritchard
- Elizabeth Hebron
- Rob Loftis
- Leehu Loon
- Jodi Aumer
- Taner Özdil
- Davy McDowell
- Brie Allen
- Ben Stockwin
- Ruth Wanjiku
- Cecilia Tence
- Mónica Pallares
- Allison Peck Lankford
- Ethan Howard
- John Carman
- Brian Verardo
- Lea Ann Macknally
- Nick Maggio
- Maurice Brown
- Amy Stewart
- Matt Barusch
- Judith Stapley
- Scott Sayles
- Jack Gilmore
- Dan Carthel
- Phil Meyer
- Jerany Jackson
- Adrienne Cadle
- Brandon Doss
- Zara Brown
- Keven Graham
- Jolene Rieck
- Candace Dillingham
- Allison Fleury
- Phil Fernberg
- Pamela Conrad
- Darcy L'Heureux
- Justin Hauad
Resources
Member Boards
Justification letter
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Special thanks to our 2025 sponsors
Learn more about the organizations who helped make our 2025 meeting a success.
Member Boards
Pland Collaborative
Full-service landscape architecture and planning firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Member Boards
KI Concepts
Landscape architecture and planning firm that provides landscape architecture planning, design and management services for a wide range of projects throughout Hawai’I and the Pacific Basin.
Member Boards
CARMAN
Landscape architecture firm driven by the goal of creating sustainable, functional and visually appealing settings that leave a lasting legacy.
Member Boards
Crystal Fountains
Crystal Fountains stands out as a global leader in the water feature industry, known for delivering innovative designs, precision-engineered products, and comprehensive installation support.
Member Boards
Maglin Site Furniture
We believe placemaking transforms spaces into experiences, fostering connection, comfort and community.
Schedule at-a-glance
Wednesday, Sept. 17
MBE Exchange
for MBEs and MBSs
Registration
Welcome reception
Thursday, Sept. 18
Keynote and plenary sessions
Walking tour of Gatton Park on the Town Branch
Friday, Sept. 19
Keynote and plenary sessions
Volunteer recognition reception
Saturday, Sept. 20
Keynote and plenary sessions
Save the date
Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is a city rich with beautiful landscapes, picturesque skylines and urban vibrancy. It’s a place on the fringe — familiar, but largely undiscovered. From its bustling downtown to character-filled neighborhoods, Calgary is full of secrets, surprises and stories.
Join us August 27-29, 2026 for the next CLARB Annual Meeting in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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