Department of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning
UC Berkeley’s Department of Landscape Architecture & Environmental Planning is known for the design of compelling landscapes that promote ecological integrity and social equity. We emphasize critical thinking about the ecological, social, cultural, and visual performance of landscape spaces and systems. Our research, practice, and curricula set high standards for analytical ability, creativity, aesthetics, and practical understanding. Our graduates are prepared to serve as national and international landscape design and planning leaders, building thriving communities in a world of rapid political, economic, and environmental change.
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At the 4th International Conference on Urban Informatics (GSCS & ICUI 2025), Associate Professor Lu Liang‘s project Urban Hazard Mitigation: AI-Powered Multi-Source Data Fusion for Sustainable Cities was awarded the Gold Medal in the Smart City Technology Innovation Award category and PhD student Yuye Zhou received both the Best Presentation Award and the Best Conference Paper Award • The Landscape Architecture Foundation announced Grace Diebel (MLA 2025) as a National Olmsted Scholar Finalist. • Associate Professor Iryna Dronova has been named co-editor-in-chief of Landscape and Urban Planning, one of the few journals that explicitly links landscape science with planning and design.
