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CONNECTICUT Contents
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
1 Welcome Letter
2021 ANNUAL 3 Executive Committee
7 The Elizabeth Bullard Award
Copyright © 2021 Connecticut Chapter of the 15 The Yarwood Award
American Society of Landscape Architects 23 The Olmsted Award
P.O. Box 209197 | New Haven, CT 06520 29 ASLA Fellow: Peter F. Viteretto
www.ctasla.org | [email protected] 37 Emerging Professionals
43 Student Scholarships
53 University of Connecticut
67 Advocacy
75 Design Talk: Service to the Community
95 Professional & Student Awards

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WELCOME LETTER

You can’t get there from here…

T here is a wry wisdom in the program teaches high school students
this old Yankee aphorism landscape design and horticultural skills as
that captures the present a means of improving the city’s environ-
sense of upheaval and mental, economic, and social conditions.
uncertainty in our lives. President and CEO, Christina Smith, has
Things that we believed to just been named an Honorary Member of
be true for the longest time aren’t operat- ASLA thanks to a robust nomination by a
ing under the same set of rules anymore. broad coalition of Connecticut landscape
Whether it is moving from an apartment to architects, students, nonprofit executives,
a house with a backyard, moving to a new and Bridgeport mayor Joe Ganim.
town to be closer to nature, or closing an In order to support students going into
urban street to cars to allow for outdoor the landscape architecture profession, we
seating, the places around us are changing are particularly proud of recent changes to
quite dramatically in response to the newly our 2021 chapter scholarships. Thanks to
elevated value of outdoor space. Our pan- generous support from our members and
demic world operates differently, and we allied professionals, we will be funding
would do well to keep our minds open to $10,500 in awards to six deserving stu-
the possibilities. dents pursuing collegiate landscape archi-
Landscape architects have a wealth tectural and environmental science studies.
of skills relating to not just designing and ASLA Connecticut is pleased to present
enhancing outdoor green spaces, but also the work of all our award winners, and
creating equitable community access to more, in this latest edition of our Annual.
those green spaces. The chapter’s newest We seek to build a more equitable, more
Fellow, Peter F. Viteretto, demonstrates this sustainable world with healthy, beautiful,
in his projects which “imbue urban and resilient places for everyone. We will get
rural communities with vitality and resil- there from here with your help. If you have
ience.” We find these same values in our not gotten involved yet we hope that you
inaugural Elizabeth Bullard Award win- will consider joining a committee, writing
ner, Jane Didona, as well as our Yarwood for our publications, or running for an
Award winner, Louis Fusco. Both have open position on our Executive Committee.
made their careers around designing sus-
tainable spaces for individuals and commu- With Gratitude,
nities with a strong emphasis on volunteer- The Executive Committee
ing and pro bono work.
Our 2021 Connecticut Olmsted
Award given to Groundwork Bridgeport
also exemplifies a resilient and community-
oriented way of thinking. Led in part by
UConn landscape architecture program
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members. The leadership year coincides with the
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The

Elizabeth Bullard

Award

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T he Elizabeth Bullard Award was established
in 2020 by the Connecticut Chapter of the
American Society of Landscape Architects
Executive Committee to recognize the
achievements of female landscape architects
in Connecticut and to advance the goal of
gender equity in the profession.

The award celebrates the life and legacy of Elizabeth Jane
Bullard, the first woman to practice landscape architecture
and a resident of Bridgeport, Connecticut. Elizabeth helped
dispel the prejudice and public sentiment against women
pursuing professional careers though her supervisory roles on
such projects as the building of Prospect Park in Brooklyn,
New York, Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts,
and Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

In December of 1899, Elizabeth Bullard was duly elected as a
fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects. This
made her the first non-founding member of ASLA and the
second woman to join behind Beatrix Farrand.

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T he inaugural recipient of the Above: Jane Didona, at her office, pre-COVID. Jane has been
Elizabeth Bullard Award is Jane practicing in the Danbury, CT area since 1978 and has been
Didona of Didona Associates principal of Didona Associates Landscape Architects since
Landscape Architects, located in 1989. Below: Award-winning renovation of the Danbury
Danbury, Connecticut. Library Plaza and Fountain.
Jane has demonstrated her design
acumen through award-winning proj-
ects such as Danbury Library Plaza and
Danbury’s Elmwood Park. Her projects
are community-oriented, environmen-
tally sustainable, and built to last.
They are inspired in design and solid in
construction, serving and responding to
the communities who use them.
Jane’s service to the community
has also been a defining aspect of
her career. Pro bono advocacy work
through the local Rotary Club,
Chamber of Commerce, Architectural
Advisory Committee, Friends of Ball
Pond, Savings Bank of Danbury, and
other organizations has been sustained
over several decades.

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Ribbon-cutting
ceremony at the
renovated Deming Park in
Berlin by the Micacci family in
honor of their mother, Lucille.

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A therapeutic garden at a new assisted living/
memory care residence in Darien provides safe
access to the beauty of the outdoor environment.

Jane’s projects are The executive summary from her 2017 Fellows Nomination
community-oriented, introduces why she has earned such admiration:
environmentally
sustainable, and “JANE L. DIDONA has devoted much of her career to service:
built to last. They are to her community, to the profession, to the Connecticut Chapter
inspired in design and of the American Society of Landscape Architects and within
solid in construction, the practice of landscape architecture. For almost 40 years,
serving and responding Jane has become known for her commitment to quality of life
to the communities within the Danbury area by volunteering for several committees
who use them. and boards and donating services and expertise. Her devotion
to the profession of landscape architecture is illustrated in
Sandy Hook Village Streetscape her outreach to the community through presentations and
was built in phases from the original lectures, presentations to the local schools, providing internship
2000 master plan developed by opportunities to area high school students interested in the
Didona Associates. This phase profession, teaching landscape design at NYBG and WCSU, and
of the downtown renovation was membership on statewide committees to promote the profession.
completed in Spring of 2013.
After many years as an American Society of Landscape Architects
member, Jane decided to dedicate her talents to the Connecticut
Chapter and was instrumental in developing a new strategic plan
and financial strategy that has made the Connecticut Chapter a
model chapter within the national organization. Finally, Jane has
developed a thriving practice based on the foundation of service:
to the environment, to the client, and to the community. She
dedicates herself to projects above and beyond the scope in order
to create a positive outcome for the community. Sandy Hook,
City of Danbury, New Fairfield are a few of her communities that
benefited from her belief that practice also means service. The
outcome is projects that have improved the quality of life and
environment within those communities.

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development with a landscape architect’s approach to
the renovation of an historic pavilion.

The

Yarwood

Award

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T he ASLA Connecticut chapter us started in 1948 has carried us through
is a professional association of 2020, allowing us to adapt and adjust
landscape architects, associates our operations to continue supporting
and affiliates, organized and landscape architecture in Connecticut in
run by volunteers. Many members have the midst of a pandemic. We could not
given their time over the years to further have made it this far without significant
the practice of landscape architecture in efforts and expertise freely given by so
our state. The same selfless spirit that got many practitioners.
Since 1987, the ASLA Connecticut
chapter has annually recognized a member
who best embodies this spirit of giving un-
selfishly of their time and talent to further
the profession of landscape architecture.
The award is given in memory of George
Arthur Yarwood, our first chapter presi-
dent and a prolific advocate for landscape
architects.
The 2020 recipient, Louis Fusco, is a
dynamo of dedication. Since joining the
ASLA Connecticut Executive Committee
in 2017, he has distinguished himself as
a planner for our continuing education

Zones of Experience: Symbolism as a Master Planning Tool for St. John’s University (Honor Award, 2014).
The master plan guided the transformation of the lower campus from roads and parking lots to a student-
friendly pedestrian zone.

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programs, particularly the popular panel Above: Back Country Sanctuary, Greenwich (Honor Award,
discussions offered during our annual Resi- 2017). The transformation of a manicured lawn to wildflower
dential Design Expo. This past year, he has meadow creates a harmonious connection with the surrounding
overseen the temporary transition of the countryside and a dramatic entry arrival. Below: Louis has
continuing education program to an online organized and moderated the chapter’s popular annual
webinar format, allowing us to continue to Residential Design Expo for the past handful of years.
offer programs and gathering a wider audi-
ence in the process. In October 2020 he led
our largest webinar to date, featuring an
audience of over 100 people who were able
to learn about the making and maintenance
of Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT.
Louis also has a second hat on the
ASLA Connecticut Executive Committee.
As chair of our Scholarship Committee,
Louis has championed greater financial
support for landscape architectural studies.
Based on his guidance, we established our
Environmental Stewardship Scholarship in
2019 to better connect with high school
seniors considering environmentally based
career choices. And in the past year we
were able to grow our scholarship fund

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Louis is supportive of the landscape
architecture profession at all stages, from
introducing new students to the possibility
of a landscape architecture career, to
running his own firm, to supporting and
creating continuing education opportunities
for professional landscape architects.

Beach Front Lookout, Greenwich (Honor Award,
2017), a post-hurricane Sandy site-sensitive and
resilient waterfront property renovation.

and support twice as many scholarships as services for nonprofit groups in his home-
in past years. town of Pound Ridge, New York and
Louis also exemplifies excellence in surrounding towns.
professional practice. His firm, Louis Fusco Louis has shown dedication to his
Landscape Architects, has received numer- community, clients, and the profession of
ous design awards from ASLA chapters and landscape architecture. He is supportive of
peer groups, including our own prestigious the landscape architecture profession at all
ASLA Connecticut Award of Excellence in stages, from introducing new students to
2014 for a residence in Armonk, NY. the possibility of a landscape architecture
Despite his impressive portfolio, career, to running his own firm, to sup-
Louis is always eager to find opportuni- porting and creating continuing education
ties to share his passion for the profession opportunities for professional landscape
with the next generation and has mentored architects. He is a gracious and commit-
many young professionals through his of- ted supporter of landscape architecture in
fice. He also uses his design skills to benefit Connecticut and we thank him for his hard
his local community by serving on local work!
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From the top: Back Country
Sanctuary, Greenwich (Honor Award,
2017). The entry court brick wall pro-
vides a distinct separation between
the uniformity of the arrival courtyard
and the carefree meadow.

Zones of Experience: Symbolism as
a Master Planning Tool for St. John’s
University (Honor Award, 2014). The
new University Center, forecourt, and
“Grove” celebrate the diverse cultures
represented at St. John’s University.

Modern Meets Rustic, a residential
project in Armonk, NY (Award of
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planking, and low-maintenance land-
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25-meter cantilevered lap pool within
its surrounding natural setting.

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Groundwork Bridgeport students, hard at work on a trail
maintenance project, stop to pose for the camera.

Connecticut

Olmsted

Award

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Groundwork
Bridgeport
students
help with
routine garden
maintenance
at an elderly
woman’s
home.

S ince 1992, ASLA Connecticut has recognized 27 recipients with
the Connecticut Olmsted Award, which is given annually to a person
or organization in Connecticut that has employed the principle of
stewardship of the land as the guiding force in their actions. The award
honors the life and lasting legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, a native son of
Hartford, who pioneered the modern landscape architecture profession as an
advocate for public spaces and a steward of natural resources.
​ In Bridgeport, the signature Olmsted landscapes of Seaside Park and
Beardsley Park established the “Park City” moniker and the city’s reputation of
being a first-rate, prosperous industrial center. Forward-thinking advocacy by P.T.
Barnum, James Beardsley, and William Noble in creating the city’s parks system
helped transform these swampy, barren, overgrown areas into cherished public
spaces.

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Left: Learning drawing and design skills. Right: Students review site conditions for a vacant lot with landscape
architect Oliver Gaffney prior to developing a design concept for the site.

Both parks emphasize bucolic elements underutilized vacant land and sliver lots.
in the landscape as a foil to Bridgeport’s Their work has the potential to deliver
industrial center. Long Island Sound, the the economic, environmental, and health
Pequonnock River, open meadows, and benefits of landscapes in parts of the City
undulating woods edges draw the eye away lacking access to these amenities — and
from hectic city scenes. On a pleasant sum- at scales hitherto missing from the urban
mer day, the spaces in each park come alive fabric.
with families strolling around, children at The optimism of President and CEO,
play, and the joyful cacophony of pick- Christina Smith, comes from a belief in
up sports games. The persistence of these “passion for place.” As a Bridgeport native,
parks for over 150 years demonstrates the she believes that community revitalization
power of design advocacy and the impor- will achieve success when its members
tance of conserving open space for public have a diversity of experiences and skills.
benefit. Groundwork Bridgeport had a 100%
The 2021 Connecticut Olmsted Award graduation rate for its 22-member senior
winner, Groundwork Bridgeport, embodies class this past year, with 81% going on to
this spirit of design activism. The non- collegiate programs of study in education,
profit is focused on revitalizing Bridgeport science, engineering, environmental
through a mosaic of equitably designed studies, arts, horticulture, and landscape
community green spaces that transform architecture.

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Unlike traditional ACE mentoring programs,
Groundwork Bridgeport focuses on tactical urbanism
strategies and green infrastructure solutions.

President and CEO Christina Smith and Program Lead Tanner Burgdorf (top row,
4th and 5th from left, respectively) pose with Groundwork Bridgeport students.

Since its inception, Groundwork Field trips enhance classroom instruction.
Bridgeport has valued landscape architects
and their capabilities to help shape student www.groundworkbridgeport.org
learning. Program Lead Tanner Burgdorf,
a 2013 UConn graduate, shares his pas-
sion for the profession through teaching of
applicable design and horticulture skills for
high school youth. Unlike traditional ACE
mentoring programs, Groundwork Bridge-
port focuses on tactical urbanism strategies
and green infrastructure solutions. Built
projects inspired by student designs have
already planted thousands of trees, shrubs,
and perennials across the city.
Groundwork Bridgeport truly under-
stands the importance of providing healthy,
beautiful, resilient spaces for all. The Con-
necticut Chapter of the American Society of
Landscape Architects is pleased to recognize
Christina, Tanner, and all of the students
of Groundwork Bridgeport with the 2021
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T he Connecticut Chapter is proud to announce
our latest Fellow of the American Society of
Landscape Architects, Peter F. Viteretto.
Peter has been elevated in the Knowledge
category which recognizes “the creation of
significant new knowledge that advances the profession of
landscape architecture, demonstrate[s] expansion of existing
knowledge, or the communication of knowledge to others
with exceptional effect.”ASLA will formally recognize his
achievement later this year with an investiture ceremony at
its annual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee.
Our chapter nominated Peter for this honor because
he is a passionate and effective advocate for legacy pub-
lic landscapes and is at the forefront of revitalizing our
modernist landscapes. A Connecticut native and UConn
graduate, Peter is a Principal at Heritage Landscapes, LLC,
and has managed the Norwalk, Connecticut, office for 24

Peter’s efforts on the Conservancy’s historic regional parks master plans
have charted a successful course for growing public appreciation, enabling
transformational projects. We hold him in high esteem as a designer who creates
elegant, constructible, and sustainable solutions. A consummate landscape
architect, his unwavering commitment to the civic landscape shines.

— Susan Rademacher, Honorary ASLA, Parks Curator
Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy

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the firm’s built works, many
of national significance. These Peter worked closely with a team of engineers,
projects have accrued over ecologists, designers, and contractors in the historic
90 state and national awards, and ecological restoration of Jackson Park. The
including a 2020 ASLA Honor project’s success was related to Peter’s hands-on
Award. Heritage Landscapes, guidance, experience, and keen ability to merge
LLC, was honored by ASLA as complex visions onto paper and into the field.
the 2019 Firm of the Year.
Peter’s extensive knowledge — Lauren Umek, PhD, Project Manager
of landscape design history, his Chicago Park District
collaborative leadership, and
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functionality and economic Heritage Landscapes
vitality have won the respect
of clients and peers. His built Camden Amphitheatre, Camden Maine, designed by Fletcher Steele. Heritage Landscapes
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& Simonds.
Peter has had both a re-
search and a hands-on role in
efforts that uplift and redefine
landscapes ranging in scale
from small historic gardens
to the 570-acre campus of the
U.S. Capitol Grounds. He has
managed multidisciplinary
teams working with many
prominent organizations,
including the National Park
Service, the U.S. Architect of

Peter has worked with tenacity and conviction
throughout the firm’s compiling of five Cultural
Landscape Reports for the Architect of the Capitol.
These documents provide clear guidelines for
preserving, maintaining, and restoring our 570-acre
campus.

— Martin Shore, Architect
Architect of the U.S. Capitol

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Philip Beaurline, PDP LLC Virginia State Capitol Restoration the Capitol, the U.S. Secret
and Capitol Square Restoration. Service, and the Army Corps of
Engineers.
Through lectures, work-
shops, and volunteer activities,
Peter has elevated the broader
public’s appreciation of land-
scape architecture. His knowl-
edge has revitalized and sus-
tained inclusive public spaces
and historic landscapes as a
commonwealth that contrib-
utes to our shared history and
national identity.
Peter F. Viteretto’s impact
has been truly national, a crit-
ical component of a successful
nomination. In elevating him to

Andrew Burian Louis Kahn Bath House, Day Camp, and Green, Ewing, NJ.

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Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy the Council of Fellows, ASLA
has honored the distinguished
accomplishments of one of
our most dedicated members.
Peter’s work is subtle, exempli-
fying a quiet devotion towards
uplifting public spaces, engag-
ing diverse communities, and
revitalizing our nation’s most
treasured landscapes. In his
nearly 40 years of practice, he
has demonstrated a mastery of
melding the historical, social,
environmental, aesthetic, and
sustainable aspects of our
profession. This knowledge
has been hard won, and we
are immensely grateful that he
chooses to share it freely with
others.

Mellon Square, Pittsburgh, PA.

ASLA Connecticut’s Fellows Peter’s deep expertise in landscape design and TWLA
management, forward strategic thinking, and
Fellowship is among the highest passionate and effective advocacy have made him a
honors that ASLA bestows on voice within the Merritt Parkway Advisory Committee,
members, which recognizes an shaping policy and decisions on all-important aspects
individual’s contributions to their of the parkway’s preservation and stewardship.
profession and to society at large.
The following Connecticut Chapter — Wes Haynes, Executive Director
members are ASLA Fellows: Merritt Parkway Conservancy

Peter G. Rolland, FASLA (1982) Niagara Scenic Riverway, Niagara Falls, NY.
Dean A. Johnson, FASLA (1983)
Rudy J. Favretti, FASLA (1992)
Vincent C. McDermott, FASLA (1997)
Mark K. Morrison, FASLA (1997)
Shavaun Towers, FASLA (1998)
Dickson F. DeMarche, FASLA (2005)
Keith E. Simpson, FASLA (2007)
Thomas R. Tavella, FASLA (2008)
Gary T. Sorge, FASLA (2009)
Whitney A. Talcott, FASLA (2010)
Susan Cohen, FASLA (2010)
L. Wesley Stout, FASLA (2012)
Robert J. Golde, FASLA (2016)
Peter F. Viteretto, FASLA (2021)

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Emerging

Professionals

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W H AT I S
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE?

https://www.asla.org/yourpath/index.html T he Emerging
https://www.asla.org/design/index.html Professionals
section of ASLA
O K AY, B U T W H AT D O E S A Connecticut is
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DO? dedicated to coordinating
events that provide oppor-
Hand Drawn Concept Plans Illustrative Renderings/Perspectives tunities for networking,
continuing education, and
O K AY, B U T W H AT D O E S A professional development
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DO? both within the field of
landscape architecture and
with allied professions.
These events include study
sessions for the Landscape
Architect Registration
Examination (LARE), vol-
unteer efforts, social out-
ings, and more. Most of all,
the Emerging Professionals
section hopes to provide
opportunities for young
professionals and new mem-
bers of the field to learn
from others and further
their careers.
2020 was a tough year
for in-person networking,
but the emerging profes-
sionals were able to hold a

Computer-aided Drafting 3D Modeling

Presenting to the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce’s Virtual
Career Exploration Fair, Grant Losapio of the Emerging Professionals
section and Matt Verry, chapter president, tackled the ever-challenging
explanation of “What is Landscape Architecture?” They received positive
feedback for their focus on the art and science aspects of the landscape
architecture profession.

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For more information about upcoming events
and opportunities, please reach out to
[email protected] .

virtual review for the April O K AY, B U T W H AT D O E S A
2021 LARE administration LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DO?
and will hold reviews for
the upcoming August and Design to Construction
December administrations.
The reviews are taught O K AY, B U T W H AT D O E S A
by volunteers and at no LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT DO?
cost for members of ASLA
Connecticut, in an effort to Material Inspection Site Layout Construction Oversite
help motivated professionals
reach their licensure goals. HOW TO BECOME A LANDSCAPE
Emerging profession- ARCHITECT
als also participated in the
Middlesex County Chamber
of Commerce’s Virtual
Career Exploration Fair in
March 2021, presenting to
high school students about
the path of landscape archi-
tecture in order to inspire
our next generation of keen
minds.
We look forward to
safely getting back to some
in-person networking events
in 2021 and finding ways
to bring professionals back
together to learn, connect,
and have some fun!

• Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited Landscape Architecture Program

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