Michigan Chapter of ASLA

What Michigan Chapter of ASLA does

The Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (Michigan ASLA, or MiASLA) is a nonprofit state chapter of the national ASLA organization, headquartered at 629 W. Hillsdale Street in Lansing, Michigan, and serving landscape architects and related professionals across the state. The chapter delivers professional membership services including the quarterly MiSITES publication (archived since 2016), licensure guidance for Michigan's 24-CEU renewal requirement, a free job listings service for members ($75 fee for non-members per three-month posting), and continuing-education resources. Its product surface is anchored by events such as the Annual Conference, the LA Ride cycling event, and an annual Awards program recognizing excellence in General Design, Planning and Analysis, and Legacy categories that has run since 2017.

The chapter operates a wholly-owned Foundation entity (Michigan Chapter ASLA Foundation) that administers $2,500 DEI scholarships for students from historically underserved demographics pursuing landscape architecture degrees at University of Michigan and Michigan State University, alongside the Designing Futures: Empowering Minds fundraising campaign. Community engagement is extended through a YouTube-hosted Diverse Perspectives Webinar Series and an LTU Summer Camp (Placemaking Through Landscape Design) hosted at Lawrence Technological University in partnership with the City of Southfield. Technology infrastructure is minimal: a Wix-based website (michiganasla.org), a YouTube channel, and an Instagram account. No mobile app, API, or proprietary software product is disclosed.

Michigan ASLA's revenue is generated across multiple small streams: recurring membership dues, promotional bundle sponsorships and advertising (purchased by suppliers such as Victor Stanley, Tournesol, Techo-Bloc, Landscape Forms, and BLICK Art Materials), job listing fees, event registration, and foundation donations. Employer-side customers posting jobs through the platform include City of Ann Arbor DDA, Beckett & Raeder, DLZ, OHM Advisors, and SmithGroup. The organization has no external investment, no funding rounds, no acquisitions, and operates under a parent affiliate relationship with the national American Society of Landscape Architects. As a nonprofit professional association, financial figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Michigan Chapter of ASLA

Legal name

Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects

Website

https://michiganasla.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Michigan Chapter of ASLA is a nonprofit professional membership association serving landscape architects in Michigan through licensure support, continuing education, networking events, publications, and DEI scholarships administered via its Foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAC

Landscape Architecture & Site Design

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Landscape architecture membership
• Continuing education programs
• Professional networking events
• DEI scholarships

Headquarters

HQ city

Lansing

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for landscape architects in Michigan providing access to events, resources, job listings, and professional development
2. Sponsorships and Promotional Bundles: Promotional bundle sponsorships and advertising options for supporters throughout the year, offering access to members and event attendees
3. Job Listings: Free service for members; $75 fee for non-members to post job listings for three months
4. Event Registration: Revenue from annual conferences, LA Ride events, and other professional events

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Michigan Chapter of ASLA provides professional association services to landscape architects in Michigan, including membership management, continuing education and licensure support, networking events, an annual awards program, a quarterly publication (MiSITES), job listings, and DEI-focused scholarships through its affiliated Foundation. The chapter also runs a youth outreach summer camp at Lawrence Technological University and a corporate sponsorship program for industry partners.

Product overview

The Michigan Chapter of ASLA is a professional membership organization that serves landscape architects across Michigan. The chapter offers a portfolio of member services including the MiSITES quarterly publication, the ASLA Foundation scholarship program (providing $2,500 DEI scholarships to students at University of Michigan and Michigan State University), the Diverse Perspectives Webinar Series for professional development, the Annual Conference and LA Ride events, an LTU Summer Camp youth outreach program, a free Job Listings service for members, licensure resources for Michigan requirements, and an annual Awards program recognizing excellence in the profession. These offerings work together to support professional development, foster diversity in the field, provide career resources, and celebrate achievements in Michigan landscape architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MiSITES Quarterly Publication The chapter's quarterly digital publication featuring landscape architecture project showcases and industry news spanning from 2016 to 2026, distributed to members and the broader Michigan landscape architecture community.
• Michigan Chapter ASLA Foundation DEI Scholarships A non-profit foundation entity that provides scholarships, grants, and aid to students from historically underserved demographics pursuing a career in landscape architecture at University of Michigan and Michigan State University.
• Diverse Perspectives Webinar Series A webinar series organized by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee highlighting minority design students and professionals, sharing their experiences within the landscape architecture profession. Distributed via YouTube (@michiganaslafoundation4187).
• Annual Conference The chapter's annual professional conference bringing together landscape architects for education, networking, and industry updates in Michigan.
• LA Ride Cycling Event An annual cycling event for landscape architects and supporters of the profession, held in Michigan as a networking and fundraising activity.
• LTU Summer Camp - Placemaking Through Landscape Design A five-day immersive summer program for high school students exploring landscape design, art, and placemaking at Lawrence Technological University, partnered with the City of Southfield.
• Job Listings Service Career service providing position postings for landscape architecture roles in Michigan, free for members and $75 for non-members for a three-month listing period.
• Licensure Resources Resources helping landscape architects navigate the Michigan state licensure requirements, including the Path To Licensure Guide and information on the 24 Continuing Education Hours required before license renewal.
• Annual Awards Program Annual awards program recognizing excellence in landscape architecture across categories including General Design, Planning and Analysis, and Legacy Award, with documented award history since 2017.
• Promotional Bundle Sponsorships Promotional bundle sponsorships and advertising options available for corporate supporters throughout the year, providing access to members and event attendees.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Victor StanleysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Michigan ASLA, appearing in supporter logos on the website. Victor Stanley provides site furniture products for landscape architecture projects.
• TournesolsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Michigan ASLA, appearing in supporter logos. Tournesol Siteworks provides commercial landscape architecture products.
• BLICK Art MaterialssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated $50 gift coupon for art supplies as part of the Designing Futures fundraiser, supporting landscape architecture students.
• Techo-BlocsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCommercial landscape products sponsor appearing in supporter logos on the Michigan ASLA website.
• Landscape FormssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Michigan ASLA and supporter of the Designing Futures fundraiser. Contact person Kyle Verseman is President of the Foundation.
• University of Michigan - School for Environment and SustainabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited landscape architecture program partnered with for DEI scholarship program for students from historically underserved demographics.
• Michigan State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited landscape architecture program partnered with for DEI scholarship program. 2025 scholarship awardees were students from Michigan State University.
• Lawrence Technological UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Placemaking Through Landscape Design summer camp program for high school students, hosted at LTU's campus in Southfield, MI.
• City of SouthfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnering with the City of Southfield for the 2026 LTU Summer Camp program offering placemaking experience for high school students.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Landscape Architecture Foundation (LAF): National nonprofit foundation supporting landscape architecture research, scholarships, and education. Comparable on the foundation/scholarship side of MiASLA's work and a likely partner or co-funder of the Michigan DEI scholarship program.
• Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB): National body that administers landscape architecture licensure exams and reciprocity across U.S. states. MiASLA's licensure resources and Path To Licensure Guide directly map to CLARB's exam and credentials framework, making it a critical ecosystem partner.

Direct peers

• American Planning Association (APA) Michigan Chapter: Michigan chapter of APA serving professional planners — adjacent profession with strong overlap on placemaking, urban design, and municipal planning projects that landscape architects also pursue. Comparable member-engagement and CEU model.
• Illinois Chapter of ASLA: Sister state chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects serving Illinois-licensed landscape architects. Closest structural peer — same parent body, same membership-due and event-driven model, similar professional development and awards programming in a neighboring Midwest state.
• AIA Michigan: Michigan state chapter of the American Institute of Architects — the closest professional-association peer by structure (state chapter, members-only events, awards, licensure support) but in the architecture profession rather than landscape architecture.
• Ohio Chapter of ASLA: Sister state chapter of ASLA serving Ohio-licensed landscape architects. Direct comparable on member-services portfolio, continuing education delivery, and state-level advocacy — useful benchmark for MiASLA program design and pricing.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Michigan Section: Michigan section of ASCE — a parallel state-level professional association serving civil engineers with CEU, advocacy, student scholarships, and awards. Comparable operating model and member-services portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA): National parent organization of which MiASLA is a state chapter. Sets national professional standards, advocacy positions, and the brand under which MiASLA operates; competitive context as the umbrella against which state-chapter value is judged by members.

Emerging players

• Urban Land Institute (ULI) Michigan: Michigan district council of ULI serving real estate and land use professionals. Partial overlap on placemaking, urban design, and development topics where landscape architects engage; comparable event-driven member model but with a real estate rather than design-licensure focus.

Regional players

• Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Michigan Chapter: Michigan chapter of a national A/E/C business development association. Comparable in operating as a Michigan state chapter that runs events, awards, and sponsorships for design-firm professionals — overlaps with MiASLA's member-firm segment (Beckett & Raeder, OHM Advisors, SmithGroup).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/michiganasla
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMR3zjHrQ5xqU_V3D_ur4kQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/michiganasla
• Facebookfacebook.com/michiganasla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miasla

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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