The American Society of Landscape Architects is calling for entries to its 2026 Emerging Professionals Design Competition, inviting early-career landscape architects and final-year student members to develop concepts to transform the Angie Knoll Park, a highly visible yet currently inaccessible open space in downtown Los Angeles.
This year’s challenge encourages participants to explore design solutions that improve accessibility, strengthen climate resilience and reconnect people with urban public spaces.
Eligible entrants include ASLA members with fewer than 10 years of professional experience and student members entering their final year in fall 2026. Individuals or teams of up to three may participate at no cost. Entries are due July 16, and winners will be notified Aug. 12. First place finishers will receive free registration to either the ASLA 2026 Conference in Los Angeles or ASLA 2027 in Chicago, and promotion on ASLA channels.
