Connecticut landscape architecture - CTASLA

Evening Event: Women in the DirtIn the evening, the Chapter hosted a stellarevening of inspiration, reflection, networking, andcelebration at the Bijou Theater, just a block awayfrom Baldwin Plaza. Bridgeport Mayor Finch,introduced by ASLA president-elect Tom Tavella,FASLA, spoke passionately about Olmsted andthe role that landscape architects play in creatingvibrant spaces that make cities exciting and sustainableplaces to live and do business.The 75 or so attendees then enjoyed a screeningof the documentary “Women In The Dirt,”highlighting the careers and accomplishmentsof seven visionary female landscape architectsfrom California. A panel discussion followed,with participants reflecting on the influencesthat steered them toward a career in landscapearchitecture, the choices that led them to becomeConnecticut practitioners, and the challenges andjoys of the profession in today’s world. The paneldiscussion was followed by a cocktail party andbirthday cake for Frederick (Olmsted, that is).“ Mayor Finchspoke passionatelyabout Olmsted and therole that landscape architectsplay in creating vibrant spacesthat make cities exciting andsustainable places to live anddo business.“16