CTLA Fall 1997

The Connecticut

Landscape
Architect

The Connecticut Chapter of
the American Society of
Landscape Architects

Volume XI
Number 2
Fall 1997

With Governor John Rowland (center), who signed An Act Concerning Landscape Architects on
June 24, 1997, were (from left to right): Vincent McDermott, Whitney Talcott, Karen Shopis, Chris
Ferrero, Tom Tavella and P.J. Cimini. The Act solidifies laws governing the licensure and practice of
landscape architects in Connecticut.

NEW LEGISLATION DEFINES EDITOR'S MESSAGE
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
IN CONNECTICUT I recently returned from the Na-

BY Curus FERRERO, ASLA AND MARA EcKERLING, AssocIATE ASLA tional Trust for Historic Preserva-
tion's annual conference held in
0 n August 14th Governor Rowland tion Examination - a two-and-a-half- Santa Fe. Of course New Mexico was
signed an "Act Concerning Land- day nationally developed examination - wonderful. All my expectations of this
scape Architects" at a ceremony in his and have the required education and ex- place, especially from reading J.B.
office attended by some of the CTASLA perience to practice. Landscape architec- Jackson, were fulfilled. Oh, the con-
members who helped make it happen. ture is one of the few design professions ference was good, too. Its title was
This marked the culmination of several that is licensed because it has a substan- "Preserving the Cultural Landscape,"
years of work for many CTASLA Ex- tial impact on the health, safety and wel- and there were several interesting
ecutive Board members and the begin- fare of the general public. The previous sessions on cultural landscapes that
ning of a new definition of the practice legislation restricted the use of the title had wide scope, while others dealt
ofLandscape Architecture in the state. of "Landscape Architect," and was un- specifically with southwestern issues.
clear about to whom the Act was applied However there was one discussion
The 1997 Act solidifies the current and what exactly a landscape architect that I thought was particularly perti-
legislation making it truly a "practice could do under the act. In addition, it nent to us, now, in Connecticut. One
act," amends previous sections pertain- was undefined as to the ability of other speaker exhorted the public to regain
ing to license violations and revocations, untrained professionals to practice what control of their landscape from the
adds a continuing education requirement, landscape architects are tested, experi- "technocrats." His concern was that
updates the exemptions defining to whom enced, and educated to do. This modifi-
the Act applies, and makes minor modi- cation to the existing legislation limits continued 011 page 14
fications to the "definitions" section. the practice of landscape architecture
primarily to landscape architects . This INSID E:
The Act will have a big impact on will protect the long-term accountability, • Vincent C. McDermott-
the long-term viability of the practice of credibility, and public perception of our
landscape architecture in Connecticut. profession. CTASLA's Newest Fellow ........... 2
To briefly review the changes to the leg- • President's Message ................... 4
islation, the Act is now truly a "practice Second, the violations and revoca- • Chapter Forms Partnership with
act"; both the practice and title of Land- tions sections are brought up to date,
scape Architect is restricted to those who CT Rural Development Council on
pass the Landscape Architect Registra- continued 011 page 8 Land Use Education Initiative .... 5
• Greenways: The Path to the
Future -A Chapter Program at
Jones Family Farm ....................... 6
• Four Pass the June LARE ............ 8

The Connecticut Landscape Architect VINCENT C. McDERMOTT-
is a publication of the Connecticut CTASLA' s NEWEST F ELLOW
Chapter of the American Society of
Landscape Architects. For information on w.BY SARAH MIDDELEER, ASSOCIATE ASLA
Chapter programs, call (BOO) 878-1474.
The Connecticut Chapter enthusiastically supports the nomination of Vincent C.
Editor
Norma Williams McDermott to the honor of Fellow in the ASLA. During the past 10 years, Vince has

Editorial Board been one of the chief advocates and leaders on the national level for upgrading and
Rob Clapper
Mara Eckerling strengthening of CLARE. For the past 20 years, he has been one of the key pillars in
Christopher Ferrero
Channing Harris our state for the advancement of our profession by pushing for improved licensing and
Sarah Middeleer
Doug Reich getting recognition for landscape architects as the leaders of large multidisciplinary
Karen Shopis
Stephen Wing projects.

Graphic Design and Typesetting -Dean A. Johnson, FASLA
Jeffrey H. Mills
J.M. Communications May 1997
7 Quarry Street
Ellington, Connecticut 06029 Vince McDermott, at the age of 50, graduating in 1971 with an MLA, and
has enjoyed a successful career then to Rutgers University in New
Photography
Rob Clapper and a prominent role in CTASLA. He Brunswick, New Jersey, where he pur-

I Printer has led design teams on high-profile sued doctoral studies in urban and re-
Pyne/Davidson
Hartford, Connecticut projects and can claim much of the credit gional planning. Today the influence of

For information on advertising rates for the recent passage of the state's land- McDermott's undergraduate experience
and deadlines, contact Jeffrey H. Mills
at J.M. Communications, (860) 875-6522. scape architecture practice act. And on is evidenced by his advocacy of a multi-
Letters to the editor and offers of
assistance for future issues may be November 8, at the national convention, disciplinary approach to the profession.
directed to:
McDermott was inducted to fellowship Even while he was pursuing gradu-
The Connecticut Landscape Architect
c/o Norma Williams in ASLA. Yet he remembers clearly how ate studies, McDermott was acquiring
50 Madeline Drive
Ridgefield, CT 06877 it all began. Reflecting on the evolution valuable professional experience. In the
(203) 431-5866
of his professional identity, McDer- early seventies he served as a planner
To contact the Connecticut Chapter of Al'\\.fleCf •mott credits his undergraduate
ASLA: on the Litchfield Hills Regional

Voice mail: (BOO) 878-1474 professor Rudy Favretti, /"' ~p-i-- :/(!>.,,- Planning Agency in
Email: [email protected] i i:::::::~whose approach to land- "-1 __-_-~;:--_-=-=---=-=---=~-¢. Torrington and then taught
Web site: www.eci.com/ctasla scape architecture had a rt-, courses in design and

In the interests of helping to reduce profound effect on the i-,11 _ _ _ _ I( · planning at Temple Uni-
adverse effects on our environment, our
newsletter is printed on a 50% recycled young student. U PJ versity in Ambler, Penn-
paper, which includes 10% post-
consumer waste. ieJ /:::J sylvania. However,
a~~/"1/t,,,.~~·~~During the 1960s.
2 when McDermott was at McDermott objected to
the University of Connecti- ~ 1_~ the pressures in academia

cut at Storrs, there was no to publish articles and books

degree program in landscape when there were so many "

architecture. At that time it PROFILE SERIES real-life" issues to grapple

was viewed as a subdisci- with. "My students' projects

pline of horticulture - part of the "green were never fictional," McDermott as-

revolution." Favretti, now professor serts. "They were always real problems

emeritus of landscape architecture, was on real sites. I've always been interested

then teaching in the department of plant in community involvement and expected

science but had a far broader concept of to instill that interest in my students."

landscape design. He helped McDermott It is no wonder, then, that McDer-

shape a tailor-made curriculum, steering mott traded the ivy-covered walls of

him toward courses that pertained to land academia for his own projects on real

and site planning such as forestry, recre- sites. Town planner for Woodbury, Con-

ation, geoloiy, and geography. In necticut from 1974 to 1980, he has been

McDermott' s eyes this broad-based in private practice since then. Currently

foundation was an ideal beginning, pro- McDermott is vice president of land-

viding him with a fundamental apprecia- scape architecture and planning for

tion for the complexity of landscape ar- Milone & MacBroom, a Cheshire firm

chitecture. From UConn he went to the that offers services in engineering, land-

University of Massachusetts at Amherst, scape architecture, and environmental

science. The firm has gained substantial Having everyone together facilitates co- Vincent McDermott
recognition for their award-winning ordination and gets around issues of pro-
Merritt Parkway Landscape Master Plan fessional boundaries." When asked if "... My students'projects
and for their design of the Farmington there are other disciplines he would like were neverfictional,"
Canal Greenway in Cheshire (part of the to integrate into the firm, McDermott McDermott asserts.
Rails to Trails program being imple- replies that economic advisors are a key "They were always real
mented statewide at many sites). Pres- part of civic assistance projects and can problems on real sites.
ently Milone & MacBroom is collaborat- be valuable to commercial developers as I've always been inter-
ing with Dean Johnson FASLA of well. "The multidimensional analysis ested in community in-
Collinsville, both on the New Haven and that results from such a team effort can volvement and expected
Hamden portions of the Farmington Ca- result in community improvements at to instill that interest in
nal trail. Past projects include municipal many levels: physical, economic, and my students ..."
parks, community planning, environ- social."
mental studies and plans, and commer-
cial and residential site development. McDermott has served on a variety
of ASLA boards since 1977, chairing the
It was during his Woodbury tenure Connecticut Board of Landscape Archi-
that McDermott met John Milone and Jim tects in 1980. He worked tirelessly on
MacBroom, who were engineers for the defending licensure in the early '80s and
town. "From day one," McDermott remi- on the practice act since 1995. The ef-
nisces, "we felt that engineering and forts of McDermott and others have paid
landscape architecture should be mar- off, for in August Governor Rowland
ried, which is a guiding philosophy of signed into law the practice act (see page
the firm to this day." Even from the 1). Besides being far more restrictive
point of view of runnjng a business, this than the former title law, this law also
team approach seems to have many ben- includes post-licensure requirements for
efits. "Our success can be attributed to a continuing education.
large extent on having an interdiscipli-
nary team that is close-knit. We land- Yet McDermott is not content to
scape archltects cannot do all things. stop there. He is hoping to develop a

continued next page

As Project Manager/Planner for Milone &
MacBroom, McDermott's work has included:
Left: Merritt Parkway Master Plan (bridge
treatment illustrated here). Below left: Rails
to Trails Linear Park, Cheshire, CT. Below
right: Brady's Dock, Bayonee, NJ.

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE VIN CENT McD ERMOTT, continued from page 3

This will be the last official post-licensure certification process, ment Program in the recent publication
president's message I will deliver, whereby professionals could be recog- Understanding the LARE, which
and it has been not only a pleasure to nized for certain specialties. He is also McDermott was instrumental in publish-
serve in that office, but a tremendous planning a mentoring system in Con- ing during his tenure as president of the
learning experience for me. As many necticut so that prospective candidates Landscape Architecture Registration
of you know, the executive board is for licensure can become better prepared Board Foundation.
comprised ofa number of members, for the exam. "Landscape architects
all interested in the well being of our coming out of school do not have a clear While part of McDermott' s growing
profession nationally and locally. For concept or model of what it takes to be- reputation lies in his commitment to
the most part, each of these members come a licensed professional. They don't community affairs, he wishes that such
has special areas of interest, which understand professional practice nor the efforts were more common among land-
they work diligently at monitoring and types of projects they will have to deal scape architects. "The best way land-
enhancing. Initially the office ofpresi- with. We at CLARB [where McDermott scape architects can promote themselves
dent scared me to death, mainly be- just completed his tenth year on the and the profession is by becoming more
cause I perceived that my ASLA work Board of Directors] are now developing active in the public arena. Participate on
load would increase substantially a program to help get a person from edu- boards and committees of charitable in-
while in that capacity. The reality is, cation to licensure in a systematic way." stitutions, land trusts and affiliated orga-
as it turns out, that thanks to the tire- He points out that when people fail sec- nizations. Share your skills and knowl-
less efforts of many of these board tions of the exam, it typically has to do edge - for free - and learn more about
members, the work load was not sub- with the "knowledge and skill that can politics. If landscape architects expect to
stantially greater, and I was able to only be acquired over time, whereas the do well in the legislative process, we
continue to concentrate on the issues book-learning stuff people do well have to learn more about how it works
which have been of interest to me, on." The plan to better prepare Q
particularly the legal standing of our and gain the confidence of members of
profession in the state, accreditation P ,exam candidates is described 0 the General Assembly."
at the University of Connecticut, and - Sarah W. Middeleer is a member-
the financial stability of the chapter. r,i~' /in depth as the Landscape at-large on the Executive Board.
The long-winded point is that it has q;
been a pleasure to serve as president
with a group who truly works together Architecture Develop-
as a team for the betterment of our
livelihoods and our members, and STEEP SLOPE
that, as I have come to realize, you
don't have to put your entire profes- l f f l \ l t l ' l ~ l m l ! i t w - + - -- --TRAIL RUGGED IN PLACES
sional and personal life on hold dur- STEEP TOPOGRAPHY
ing your tenure on the executive GOOD VIEWS OF RESERVOIR
board. No doubt, it is often a juggling
act, but the rewards far outweigh the HEMLOCK
sacrifices. DOMINATED
WOODS
I am also pleased to have been
involved during an era of tremendous WATERCOURSE
activity and progress on behalf of our
profession. Our legislative amend- Aspetuck Watershed Study
nients have been passed, changing Redding, Connecticut
our legal status from what could have
been construed as a title act to a -- ;_;:., NEWTOWN
practice act. Public exposure is at an (~ · TURNP IKE
all-time high, partially from the legis-
lative efforts, but also clue to the -y'J i """tt-+-'"---MIXED HARDWOODS/
awards program, promotion, and the HEMLOCKS
Olmsted Legacy ofHartford during
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CHAPTER FORMS p ARTNERSHIP WITH PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE co11ti1111ed

CT RURAL D EVELOPMENT C OUNCIL the ASLA centennial. Outreach pro-
grams designed to partner CTASLA
ON LAND USE EDUCATION I NITIATIVE with other organizations such as The
State Building Code Review Council,
The Connecticut Chapter of ASLA ing considered as a long-term goal. Chris Merritt Parkway Advisory Commis-
has recently joined with the Con- sion, CT Rural Development Council,
necticut Rural Development Council in Ferrero, Stuart Sachs and Norma Will- APA and AJA are proving to be a tre-
developing Land Use Education training mendous success in enhancing public
workshops for new members of local iams are currently involved and would awareness. Despite hefty invoices for
Planning and Zoning Commissions. The lobbying, the chapter is on the firmest
classes are intended to cover the basic welcome questions from other landscape financial footing ever, due mainly to
information needed for decision-making, the success of the annual handbook,
and will be regularly scheduled at loca- architects who are interested in becom- which sees increased sales each year,
tions throughout the state. Using existing 1 and we continue to actively support
materials where possible, the classes are ing involved. accreditation for the University of
being developed and will be taught by Connecticut. These ar(! only a handful
volunteers from professional organiza- The Council, which was formed in of items which have, and are continu-
tions, the public and private sector and ing to make substantial contributions
non-profits who share the belief in the 1994, is a voluntary partnership of the to our profession, and give testimony
importance of training of land use board to the efforts of the executive board.
members. As currently planned there State of Connecticut, the U.S . Dept. of We should all be very proud of these
will be sections on Plan Review, Roles achievements.
and Responsibilities, and Statutes and Agriculture, local governments, the pri-
Procedures. Workshops on current is- Ah, retirement. As I slip out of the
sues, a handbook and video are also be- vate sector and tribal councils. It is struc- oval office into the distinguished po-
sition of Past President, and as I en-
tured to consider rural Connecticut in a joy the dedication of my memorial
library, please be assured that I will
comprehensive manner, spanning issues continue to be an active participant in
the chapter's activities, as I have
of transportation, natural resources, eco- tried to be in the past. Finally, I ap-
plaud our membership for their con-
nomic development, health and human tinued support, particularly the
groundswell of "coordinated" activ-
resources, cultural resources, and agri- ity during our legisla1tive efforts. I
urge all to become involved in, what
culture. It provides a forum for address- for me has become and will continue
to be, a challenging and profession-
ing rural development issues and works ally rewarding experience.

"to preserve the rich heritage and unique - Chris Ferrero, ASLA

qualities of life in rural Connecticut."

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I BY MARA EcKERLlNG, A ssocIATE ASLA tion, Fabos gave a brief overview of the
development of the greenways move-
6 G reenways were the topic of the ment in its first 100 years, from the park
September Chapter program, system of the 19th century in Boston and
hosted by Jean and Terry Jones at the Minneapolis through the open space
Jones Family Farm on Pumpkin Seed plans of the 20th century, to the
Hill, in Shelton, Connecticut. After din- President's commission in 1987 and
ner and a tour of the property, Terry Charles Little's book Greenways in
Jones gave some opening remarks before America. He went ori to explain that the
Chris Ferrero introduced his one-time idea of the greenway spread so rapidly
professor, guest speaker Julius Gy because it is a simple concept with a
Fabos, FASLA. definition that encompas~es ecological
networks, recreational activities, and his-
Both of the Joneses are involved not torical and cultural resources.
only in running their farm, but with pres-
ervation of precious farmland. They are Ideal places for greenways are often
concerned about the speed at which it is areas unsuitable for development, be-
disappearing under housing develop- cause they are environmentally sensitive,
ments and discussed how they used the historically or culturally significant, and/
transfer of development rights to form or good for recreation (i.e, along abutting
innovative partnerships between towns water, on ridge or rail lines, or possess-
and private landowners in order to con- ing special scenic qualities). Greenways
serve the open space lands in their rap- are great tourism attractions for these
idly developing area. very qualities. This especially applies
here in New England, where tourism is
Care and stewardship of the land is the second largest industry after health
in Jones' blood. Terry Jones is the fifth care. Greenway activity is currently hap-
generatioµ to work the land, and Jean pening on the national and state levels,
Jones is the great-granddaughter of as well as grassroots efforts. Fabos high-
Calvert Vaux Downing. She inherited an lighted some UMass projects, for in-
engraved silver vase given to Downing stance METLAND' S projects in Minute
in 1903 by ASLA in appreciation of his Man National Historic Park, the Black-
work as Secretary of the organization. It stone Heritage Greenways, and Green-
was filled with flowers in honor of the ways in Budapest and Lisbon, as well as
occasion. various studio projects. He concluded the
lecture with a challenge to landscape ar-
Guest lecturer Julius Gy Fabos chitects: since one-third of the American
firmly believes that greenways are the landscape is suitable for greenwa:ys, and
path to the future, generally for everyone landscape architects are most qualified to
but specifically for landscape architects. get society to realize this and act upon it,
His impressive credentials include: pro- . what are we waiting for?
fessor at UMass, a Fellow of ASLA, a
Ph.D., an ASLA Medalist in 1997, an - Mara Eckerling is a member of the
author and editor, as well as developer of Editorial Board.
the Metland System for landscape as-
sessment and planning.

For the lecture and slide presenta-

The vision for the future as expressed by the President's
Commission on Greenways in 1987: "A Living network of
greenways... to provide people with access to open spaces close
to where they live, and to link together the rural and urban
spaces in the American landscape ... threading through cities
and countryside like a giant circulation system."

CT RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, continued from page 5

The Council's Executive Director, nity Character" and "Managing Change ... The Land Use
Linda Cardini, has taken the leadership - Preserving Small Towns and Rural Education training
role in putting this workshop develop- Areas." These were co-sponsored with workshops for new
ment group together. Linda, the Execu- the Connecticut Trust for Historic Pres- members oflocal
tive Director since 1996, is no stranger ervation. In addition, the Council has Planning and Zoning
to landscape architecture. While a gradu- published the Connecticut Rural Re- Commissions are
ate student at the University of Massa- sources Directory, a guide to agencies intended to cover the
chusetts she read Ian McHarg's Design- and organizations involved with rural basic informa(ion
ing with Nature and, as she said, "light issues. Future plans call for a program neededfor decision-
bulbs went off in my head." At the Sym- co-sponsored with the Connecticut Trust making...
posium at UMass last April when and other interested organizations in
McHarg spoke, she met CTASLA Chap- northeastern Connecticut focusing on
ter President Chris Ferrero and the rec- problems in that area.
ognition of the shared interests of our
organizations was the start of the The CTASLA is looking forward to
chapter's involvement with the Council. a long and fruitful association with the
Council.
While the director of the Northwest-
ern Council of Governments, Linda real- If you would like more information about
ized that there were problems that the this task force or the Connecticut Rural
nine towns in the COG couldn't solve. Development Council, please contact
The statewide organization of the Coun- Linda Cardini, the Executive Director,
cil, with its federal ties, makes solutions c/o Northwestern Connecticut Commu-
more possible. nity-Technical College, Park Place East,
Winsted, CT 06098-1798. Telephone:
Other recent efforts of the Council (860) 738-6413; fax: (860) 738-6431.
have included forums on "Designing
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Four Pass the June 1977 NEW LEGISLATION, cont'd from p. 1 tecture as a profession. It puts the profes-
Licensure Examination sion in a much better position to defend
making the fines in keeping with other against"sunsetting," which occurs when
Twenty-two people sat for the states and the current cost of living, and the government deregulates a previously
June 1997 Landscape Archi- adding an increased level of culpability regulated profession. Most significantly,
tect Registration Examination to the fines. it recognizes the importance of the prac-
(LARE), and four passed the tice of landscape architecture and engi-
two-and-a-half-day exam, Third, there is a continuing educa- neering. Among other consequences of
which is administered by the tion requirement, to keep practitioners the legislation, The state code mandating
Connecticut State Board of current with changes in the profession that municipalities periodically update
Landscape Architects. The much like the similar requirements for their regulations to reflect state legisla-
new landscape architects are: architects and engineers. This is a trend tive changes will necessitate amend-
at the national level and substantially ments to many municipal zoning regula-
Joseph C. Blalock, Jr. of adds to the credibility of our profession. tions to comply with the terms of the
New Britain The Executive Board is currently work- modified statutes.
ing with the State Board of Landscape
Richard S. Conary of Avon Architects to update the regulations and Getting this Act passed involved a
John C. Defeo of Stamford craft a concept for the administration of long struggle starting in 1995. The
Dennis G. Goderre of the upcoming continuing education re- CTASLA Executive Board made chang-
quirements. ing the Act a priority, and hired a lobby-
Weatogue ist, worked with other CTASLA mem-
Finally, the deletion of many exemp- bers, allied professions, and legislators to
This is a significant achieve- tions from the original act recognizes the gain legislative support, and negotiated
ment. Congratulations to all unique capabilities of the profession in with other concerned parties and those in
of you! insuring the highest degree of protection opposition to develop working that was
to the public. This places the burden of acceptable to all. The bill was sponsored
responsibility with those who are tested, by Representative James Abrams and
educated and experienced in the field of supported by Senators John Kissel and
landscape architecture. Thomas Colapietro and Representative
Robert Landino. After making its way
In the long-term outlook, changes to
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Exploring New Haven Rooftops Members Elected to the CTASLA
Executive Board for 1997-98

Congratulations to the following individuals, recently
elected to serve on the CTASLA Executive Board:

President: Tom Tavella

President-elect: Norma Williams

Vice President (2-year term): Karen Shopis

Secretary (2-year term): Stephen Wing

Members-at-Large (2-year terms): Sarah Middeleer

Sarah McCracken

St(,la rt Sachs

Trustee (3-year term): Whitney Talcott

Members continuing on the Executive Board include:

The July tour of several landscape projects through

the Yale New Haven Medical Center included a visit to Past President: Chris Ferrero
this courtyard, completed in 1989 on the roof of Yale Treasurer (1 year remaining): James Tate
Medical School Laboratories. This area, redesigned Members-at-Large: Kenneth LaForge
by Rolland/Towers, includes pedestal -supported pre- Doug Reich
cast concrete pavers made by Hastings Paving Com- (1 year remaining ) Barbara Wilson
pany, the program sponsor. Work by over 15 promi-

nent architectural and landscape architectural firms Board meetings are held the second Monday of each
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EDITOR'S MESSAGE co11ti1111ed EST 1919

roads are being built where people John C. Gedney
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With this issue I am going to be
stepping down as Editor. I hope that
the last several issues of this publica-
tion have succeeded in showing the
scope of work that landscape archi-
tects are involved in. The experience
has been wondeiful for me, and I en-
courage any of you who have ideas
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Best wishes for the holiday season!

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