Connecticut landscape architecture - CTASLA

Royal Bank of Scotland, Stamford — Along withestablishing the Western Gateway, this project created asegment to the Mill River Park and rebuilt a city street withpark access and bike lanes.Right: Three Green Roofs reduce “heat island effect” andcollect greywater to support native plant communities.First, Wes, the obligatory question: whatattracted you to the profession of landscapearchitecture?After one year of college in pre-med andworking in a hospital, I realized that it was notwhat I wanted to do for the balance of my life.I ventured to Colorado and worked for VailAssociates in their Land Planning office, where Imet landscape architects, planners, and architectswho had recently completed the master plan forthe Beaver Creek resort. This exposure to thegroup of design and planning professionals wasfascinating and spurred my interest to pursuestudies and a career in landscape architecture.You are not only a landscape architect but acertified planner and LEED-accredited professionalas well. In addition you have an MBA.How have these diverse talents and credentialsaffected your career?30