building a tactical revitalization plan for downtown albany

RICHARD ESPE, ASLA, LEED AP
Principal
RICK BRINGS A CAREER LONG COMMITMENT TO
IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
WHILE MINIMIZING THE IMPACT ON THE NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH EACH PROJECT HE STRIVES
TO FIND THE APPROPRIATE BALANCE WITHIN THE
INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC,
AND SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND IMPLEMENTING
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN PRACTICES AS A VALUE-ADDED
PROPOSITION.
As Principal with MKSK, Rick concentrates his talents on
environmental, institutional campuses, and urban park
projects. Rick utilizes 30 years experience in the fields of
landscape architecture, planning, and urban design through
the management of complex educational and medical
campus projects. He has also designed and guided
to implementation many successful parks that have been
truly transformational to their communities.
EDUCATION
The Ohio State University, Summa Cum Laude
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, 1982
REGISTRATION
Registered Landscape Architect, State of Pennsylvania
LEED Accredited Professional, U.S. Green Building Council
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
American Society of Landscape Architects
Society for College and University Planning
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Kent State University CAED, Landscape Architecture
Advisory Committee
Ohio Chapter of ASLA Board, 2004-2007
RECENT PROJECTS
James Clarkson Environmental Discovery Center
White Lake Township, Michigan
Livingston Park Cultural Improvements
Columbus, Ohio
Nextedge Applied Research and Technology Park
Springfield, Ohio
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center &
Spirit of Women Park
Columbus, Ohio
National Road Commons
Springfield, Ohio
Miamisburg Riverfront Master Plan
Miamisburg, Ohio
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Children’s Garden
Columbus, Ohio
Wade Oval Restoration, University Circle
Cleveland, Ohio
A.B. Graham Memorial Park
Springfield, Ohio
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