Georgia’s landscape architects know that most people aren’t familiar with the work that goes into their field.

Atlanta’s landscape architects know their field is a little bit of a mystery. According to the American Society of Landscape Architects, the goal is clear: create “healthy, safe and beautiful outdoor places for everyone.”

But the actual work involves analysis, community work, planning, design, historic preservation, urban planning and management — and it’s responsible for some of the city’s most beloved outdoor spaces. On Aug. 19, the Georgia chapter of the ASLA hosted its awards gala at Park Tavern to celebrate the highlights of landscape architecture across the state.

The awards gala was also a chance to show their field to the community, who may not recognize landscape archi

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