Halprin Landscape Conservancy, recipient of the 2020 AIA Oregon College of Fellows Award, announces that the Halprin Sequence has been recognized by the American Society of Landscape Architects for its unique, lasting contributions to design and urban life.
January 25, 2022 (Portland, OR) – The four interconnected public spaces and pedestrian pathways in Southwest Portland known as the Portland Open Space Sequence, also known as the Halprin Sequence, are the recipients of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2021 Landmark Award. The award, which honors the enduring influence of distinguished landscape architecture projects, is a testament to Portland’s reputation for world class parks that elevate community engagement and design. Previous winners of the Landmark Award include Chicago’s Millennium Park (2020), the J. Paul Getty Center (2017), and the San Diego River Improvement Project (2011).
Originally designed as part of an urban renewal effort, the Portland Open Space Sequence was one of the most successful redevelopment projects of its era. At a time when inner city development prioritized places to work, shop, and park, Lawrence Halprin and Associates used architecture, art, and landscape design to create an urban space that encouraged Portlanders to engage in civic life.