Experience

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  Longwood Gardens

  • Lecturer, Landscape History And Theory

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  Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener Program

  • Lecturer, Landscape History and Theory

    • Jan 2010 - Present

    Instruct students in the Professional Gardener Program about the range of projects and theories involved in the history of landscape design. We look at how these ideas and forms reveal how people think about their societies and discuss the relevance of landscapes today.

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  The InterGen Coalition

  • Co-Chair

    • Oct 2008 - Present

    The InterGen Coalition is an Advocacy Group, comprised of health care professionals, planners, designers, community leaders and passionate residents who are interested in providing an inter-generational community in the greater Kennett Square area. Special emphasis is on providing housing and services to seniors as a way to keep them thriving in our community.

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  Research-Based Design

  • Kennett Square, PA

  • CEO/Principal/Landscape Architect

    • 2000 - Present
    • Kennett Square, PA

    I design outdoor environments from the perspective of evidence-based design, starting with cutting edge research that reveals how people use their particular environments to thoughtful design and construction, following through with evaluation of built projects to assess them for their merits and opportunities for change.

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  Borough of Kennett Square, PA

  • Borough of Kennett Square, PA

  • Planning Commissioner

    • 1999 - Present
    • Borough of Kennett Square, PA

    I have been active in this organization since moving to Kennett Square. Previously, I held the position of Vice Chair and also chaired the Noise and Glare Task Force, worked on the creation of two Borough Comprehensive Plans, and acted as liaison to other community groups. I also represent the Borough of Kennett Square on the Kennett Area Regional Planning Commission.

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  Delaware Section of American Society of Landscape Architects

  • Co-Chair

    • 2004 - 2010

    I coordinated meetings throughout Delaware, to showcase the work of landscape architects and provide opportunities for continuing education credits. I also helped organize the first Annual Meeting held in Delaware in over 15 years.

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  Philadelphia University

  • Adjunct Professor

    • 2007 - 2008

    Taught an undergraduate studio in Landscape Architecture that looked at pocket park opportunities along Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, in the context of its social and community aspects and formal relationships.

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  University of Delaware

  • Assistant Professor in Landscape Design

    • Sep 1999 - Jun 2006

    I taught courses in Introduction to Landscape Design, Planting Design, Construction Details, Construction Systems (Site Grading, Lighting and Irrigation), Graphics and Design-Build for students in the Landscape Horticulture Program. In addition to coursework and advising students, I also supervised over 30 independent studies for advanced students who wanted to explore various aspects of landscape design and history of landscapes, and helped connect these students with real clients and opportunities with not-for-profit organizations.

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  Temple University, Ambler Campus

  • Dean's Appointment/Assistant Professor

    • Sep 1998 - May 1999

    Taught courses in planting design, senior and freshman landscape architectural studios.

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  CIty of Savannah/Metropolitan Planning Commission

  • City Landscape Architect for Savannah, GA

    • Apr 1993 - Oct 1997

    I worked with community task forces to write the City of Savannah Land Clearing and Tree Protection Ordinance in 1994, then administered this ordinance for the City of Savannah. I also acted as liaison with community groups in the City regarding public landscape and planning projects, acted as planning liaison with the Metropolitan Planning Commission on commercial and institutional projects, and worked with tree preservation groups to encourage tree planting and preservation. Among the changes I was able to effect: implementation of the tree ordinance, changes to City paving standards to include tree easements for existing and new trees on private property, porous paving, bio-infiltration swales and green infrastructure as part of parking lot standards.I was awarded "Outstanding Public Official" by the Georgia Urban Forest Council in 1996 for my work and outreach efforts on the Savannah Tree Ordinance.