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Above: Open space and landscape recommendations include maximizing
the perception and aesthetic attributes of the campus as a park-like
setting within a diverse urban context. Left: Important iconic landscape
spaces and areas in need of improvement. Below: Over time, a patchwork
of uses and activities developed an informal organization to campus.

Client: Providence College Landscape Architect:
The S/L/A/M Collaborative Traffic Engineer:
Tighe and Bond Civil Engineer: Caputo & Wick

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Merit Award

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN – RESIDENTIAL

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

Seaside Terraces in
Balance with Nature

Darien, CT

T he client wanted to expand their entertaining elevated deck and pool. A simple spiral of blue-
spaces beyond a small existing deck. Due stone set in peastone in a nautilus inspired shape
to the home’s coastal location, surfaces were represents home and family for this important
required to be permeable and set above the gathering area. Curved stone seat walls enclose
wave action line established for the property. this spiral, providing seating for large family
Spectacular water views along this rocky gatherings.
Connecticut coast provided inspiration for the The firepit area is elevated above, incorpo-
design of new outdoor terraces. These serve as rating existing rock outcroppings. Similar large
a transition to the landscape from the existing boulder accents were designed into the stone
walls and firepit, recalling rocky outcrops in the
surrounding waters. Drought-tolerant plants
were incorporated to soften the edges of the
pea stone and rock outcrops. Large curved plat-
forms of peastone steps with bluestone risers
transition to the lawn below.
Walls were built with extensive footings
to resist impact from storms. A new 4’ stone
flood barrier wall extends from the platform
steps alongside the house nearest the water,
to prevent basement flooding in future storms.
These areas and surroundings are planted with

salt-tolerant, sustainable plantings
including Bayberry, Switchgrass, Joe
Pye weed, and Seaside Goldenrod.

Client: Private Residence Landscape
Architect: Artemis Landscape Architects,
Inc. Architect: PBS Architects Civil/
Structural Engineer: Rob Frangione, P.E.
Landscape Contractor and Masonry:
Freddy’s Landscape Company Lighting
Designer: FLC Outdoor Lighting Irrigation:
Summer Rain Stone Supplier: O&G

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Above: Curved bluestone steps lead to upper terrace from lower spiral terrace, with views 95
of rocky outcroppings in Long Island Sound, which inspired this design. High Tide Bush and
Bayberry form a salt tolerant buffer at the lawn’s edge.

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Merit Award

LANDSCAPE PLANNING & ANALYSIS

Milone & MacBroom, Inc.

Ethel Walker Woods
Stewardship Plan

Simsbury, CT

T his project developed an Open Space boundaries, habitats, access points, uses, and
Stewardship Plan for three adjoining town- wayfinding. Once mapping was updated to accu-
owned parcels that create a contiguous natural rately convey the parcels’ attributes, a condition
area of 600 acres. The parcels provide access analysis was performed to strategically address
to a multitude of outdoor activities within and issues such as lack of wayfinding, erosion, unau-
adjacent to unique native ecological habitats. thorized trail blazing, and invasive species colo-
The Stewardship Plan focuses on preservation nization. The Stewardship Plan focuses on bal-
and protection of the parcels’ natural resources ancing habitat preservation with public access,
while promoting sustainable public access including universal trail accessibility, which is
for the purpose of recreation, education, and often neglected in natural public settings.
enjoyment. People have cared for these natural areas
The subject parcels contain a number of because they have had access into them. The
unique site features and varied habitat including Stewardship Plan continues to integrate people
forest stands, vernal pools, wetlands, water- with nature while improving parcel identity,
courses, and open meadows, all of which lie access, use, wayfinding, and preservation
within in an important aquifer recharge zone efforts. The Stewardship Plan will serve as a
that supplies over 10,000 town residents with model for other town-owned and managed open
drinking water. The parcels were in need of pro- spaces.
grammatic improvements to ensure their eco- This project demonstrates the integral contri-
logical integrity and recreational longevity. To bution that landscape architects provide to envi-
achieve this, an in-depth inventory and analysis ronmental analysis, sustainable planning, open
was conducted to accurately map the parcels’ space management, and ecological restoration.

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Engineer: Jerome F. Shea Town
Recreation Director: Gerry Toner
Landscape Architect: Milone
& MacBroom, Inc. Wetland
Scientist: Matthew Sanford, PWS

Left: A site recommendations plan
was compiled to depict areas of trail
marking, rerouting, incorporation of
unmarked trails and limited closures.
Other key recommendations shown
include accessible trail designations,
access improvements, key linkages
with wayfinding signage, and invasive
species management areas.

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Continuing Education

Landscape architecture is a licensed profession in Connecticut. Through education, 101
training and examination, licensed landscape architects are qualified and competent to
render professional landscape architectural services in a manner that will protect the
public health, safety and welfare.

Landscape architects in the State of Connecticut are required to participate in con-
tinuing education programs in order to maintain licensure, as established by Public Act
97-174. Regulations require each licensed landscape architect to obtain 24 continuing
education units (CEUs) within each two-year period.

CTASLA strongly believes in the value of continuing education, and we make it a part
of our mission to provide opportunities for our members, peer professionals, and our
friends in the green industries to learn about design trends, materials, new technologies,
and best practices. The following pages reflect on our educational offerings during 2015.
Learn more at www.ctasla.org/programs.htm.

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Designing With Natural Stone

O&G Earth Industries / Danbury
February 26, 2015
4.75 PDH/HSW

“Designing With Natural Stone” was hosted by our
friends at O&G Industries’ Earth Products Showcase in
Danbury and attracted nearly 90 landscape architects
and affiliated professionals.

The morning began with presentations on the design
and detailing of flag, slab, and modular pavements,
followed by four distinctive presentations of case
studies (which are frequently requested on our
program evaluations). The day closed with a panel
discussion by our speakers on their insights and reflec-
tions on designing with natural stones.

CTASLA always appreciates the generosity of our
talented professionals for sharing their experience
and insights in support of our membership programs.
Modules included:

• Design and Detailing of Flag And Slab Paved
Surfaces, by Mihailo Simeunovich, Marshalls LP
America Inc.

• Design and Detailing of Modular Pavements, by
Mihailo Simeunovich, Marshalls LP America Inc.

• Case Study: The Choreography of Incorporating
Natural Stone Into Site Design, by Natasha
Andjelic, ASLA and Shavaun Towers, FASLA,
Towers|Golde, LLC

• Case Study: Distinctive Pavements in Public
Spaces, by Gary T. Sorge, FASLA, Stantec

• Case Study: Hierarchy of Stone, by Diane Devore,
ASLA, Devore Associates LLC

• Case Study: Natural Stone in the Landscape —
Artistry, Illusion and Craftsmanship, by David W.
Verespy, ASLA, Rock Spring Design Group, LLC

• Panel Discussion and Q & A: Designing With
Natural Stone — Insights and Reflections

Once again, we thank O&G for their generosity and From top: Gary Sorge, David Verespy, Diane Devore.
support in hosting and coordinating this eagerly antici-
pated event with CTASLA.

— Debra De Vries-Dalton, ASLA

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Trees and Design in Connecticut’s Built Environment

Naugatuck Valley Community College / Waterbury
June 16, 2015
5.75 PDH/HSW

Matthew Stephens, New York City James Urban, FASLA,
Parks & Recreation Urban Trees + Soils

Committee members Barbara Yaeger, Jeffrey A. Keynote speaker James Urban, FASLA, of Urban Trees
Olszewski, and Christopher J. Tuccio developed this + Soils, provided two engaging talks on “Tree Design
program to provide landscape architects and inter- Issues That Impact Long Term Health of Urban Trees”
ested allied professionals with tools to respond to and “Tree Specification and Nursery Inspections:
enhanced tree trimming along Connecticut’s roads Looking for Trouble — Assuring Long-term Tree
and in the built environment. Over 100 people repre- Health and Storm Loss Prevention.” Both talks pro-
senting municipalities, engineers, surveyors, arborists, vided a wealth of information and resources which led
landscape designers, and of course landscape archi- to some thoughtful question-and-answer sessions.
tects were in attendance. In additional to LACES and
AIA credits, ISA and CT Arborist credits were also UConn students Yilan Jian, Myles Simon, and Shane
available. Naugatuck Valley Community College hosted Holman presented their in-depth look at street trees,
this event in its spacious and high-tech auditorium. comparing existing street tree conditions and graph-
ically showing how using “Right Tree, Right Place”
About the modules: Jeffrey S. Ward of the Connecticut guidelines would alter streetscapes.
Agricultural Experiment Station started the day with
an explanation of how the “Right Tree, Right Place” To provide a well rounded discussion, Jim Govoni,
list was developed by the State Vegetative Management Tree Warden for the Town of Windsor, and Bruce
Task Force and detailed the new Roadside Forest Villwock, Transportation Landscape Designer 3 for
Management program is being tested. the CT Dept. of Transportation, discussed their experi-
ences with right-of-way plantings and provided helpful
Matthew Stephens, Director of Street Tree Planting for suggestions on working with municipalities and the
New York City Parks & Recreation, gave an overview of state that facilitate timely approval of projects.
New York’s MillionTrees initiative, which has added an
enormous diversity of trees to the City. He explained Thank you to our sponsors for their support! They
the key strategies they use to select planting loca- include: Victor Stanley (Breakfast Sponsor), O’Brien
tions, tree varieties, and maintenance programs, and & Sons, Inc. and Illuminate|Vanguard (Morning Break
outlined the innovative tree specifications the City has Sponsors), and Bartlett Tree Experts (Lunch Sponsor).
developed in order to work more closely with key nurs-
eries to ensure the provision of quality trees. — Barbara A. Yaeger, ASLA

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Plugs and Container-Grown Plants
in Landscape Design

Prides Corner Farms / Lebanon
August 4, 2015
4.25 PDH/HSW

“Plugs and Container-Grown Plants in Landscape
Design” was held in the big tent at Prides Corner
Farms’ beautiful arboretum, on a hill overlooking the
nursery. Tours of the nursery were provided at breaks
throughout the program.

Our first speaker, Claudia West, Ecological Sales
Manager of North Creek Nurseries, highlighted what it
takes to grow quality plugs and how to specify plugs
to ensure a successful project. Wes Wazni, ASLA,
Senior Associate at Towers|Golde, LLC, followed, pro-
viding an in-depth look at how plugs can be used to
improve a project and also when they might not work
as planned, and why.

Bob St. Jacques (Owner) and Daniel Guilmartin Tom Rathier (left) and Mike Emmons (right) during the hands-on
(Project Manager) of Four Seasons Landscape gave a portion of the event.
dynamic talk on the successes and failures of working
with plugs and container shrubs. During the question-
and-answer portion they provided an informative
and revealing discussion of the interactions they
sometimes have as the installers of projects when
the designer is not part of the installation team. Dr.
Mandy Bayer of UMass provided valuable information
on how plants are affected by being grown in con-
tainers, and the implications that has in the landscape.

After a delightful lunch and some tours, Tom Rathier
of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
gave a slide show on what common plant diseases
and issues look like and which are detrimental to plant
survival in the landscape. The final session included
all the speakers along with Mike Emmons, Senior
Manager of Prides Corner Farms, and was a very
rousing hands-on question-and-answer period!

Thanks to our great sponsors who made this day a
complete success: Longshadow (Event Sponsor),
Proven Winners (Morning Break Sponsor), and Griffin
Greenhouse Supplies Inc. (Lunch Sponsor). Special
thanks, too, to the Prides Corner Farms staff for being
amazing hosts. — Barbara A. Yaeger, ASLA

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Photo: Anthony Lato, Well Lit, LLC Day & Night: 2015 Residential Design Expo continued
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Italian Center of Stamford
September 16, 2015
4.25 PDH/HSW

CTASLA’s Residential Design Expo was again a success
for the fourth year in a row. “Day & Night” was the
theme for the 2015 event, relocated to the spacious
and conveniently located Italian Center of Stamford.
Nearly 100 landscape architects and affiliated pro-
fessionals attended, enjoying educational lectures,
product demonstrations, and networking oppor-
tunities. This year’s topics included Using Trees for
Architectural Effect, Structures in the Landscape,
Tree Houses, Fire Elements for Outdoor Residential
Rooms, Integrating LED Into Landscape Lighting
Design, and a landscape lighting demonstration on
the Italian Center grounds, capping off the evening.

Darryl Newman of Planters Choice, LLC started us
off, discussing trees for both formal and
natural designs, highlighting resilience,
branching architecture, and varieties
of specimens for outdoor rooms. The
landscape structures lecture by John
Conte, ASLA of Conte & Conte, LLC
focused on styles and sighting
of pergolas, decks, gazebos,
as well as a chicken coop! His
lecture included a slideshow
of photos and 3D models that
provided much inspiration.
The third lecture before dinner,
a talk on modern tree house
design and construction by
James McCarthy of the Tree
House Brothers, woke up the inner
child in everyone who attended.

After dinner, as the day approached
sunset, guests enjoyed a creative pre-
sentation by Brian Cossari, ASLA of
Hoffman Landscapes on the many varieties
of outdoor fire elements. People enjoyed a wonderful
talk and a presentation filled with new inspiration
for their clients’ projects. Brooke Silber of Jan &
Brooke, Luminae LLC then took the baton and gave
an incredibly illuminating lecture on the development

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of outdoor LED Lighting, discussing the differences of From top: Darryl
some of the current products available. Newman, John Conte,
James McCarthy, Brian
The true highlight of the event was the landscape Cossari, Brooke Silber
lighting demonstration given at the end of the
evening by Anthony Lato of Well Lit, LLC and his team
of generous suppliers who provided and installed 71
fixtures for demo and training in the days before the
program. Tony led the group in a walk around the
grounds of the Italian Center of Stamford, discussing
and showing first-hand impressive lighting design
and available technology, comparing and contrasting
options for different effects and budgets. Everyone
walked away in awe of the amazing lighting display,
which capped a great day of learning and camaraderie.

Thank you to our event sponsor, Experienced
Brick and Stone, as well as additional sponsors
Longshadow, Apex Lighting/B-K Lighting, Illuminate|
Vanguard, Lightscapes Landscape Lighting, Unilock,
and FX Luminaire.

— Daniel Mond, ASLA

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Concrete 202

The Lyceum / Hartford
October 22, 2015
4.5 PDH/HSW

“Concrete 202” was developed in response to • When Plain Won’t Do: Stone Liners, Stamping
our membership’s requests for a second, in-depth & Imprinting, by Tom Lockwood, Connecticut
program on concrete, and was held at The Lyceum Bomanite Systems, Inc. and Concrete Rock
Conference Center in Hartford. Surfaces LLC

The program offered attendees a fascinating variety • Designing with Colored Concrete, by Dan Whitaker,
of methods and applications for designing with Butterfield Color, Inc.
concrete. The initial presentations addressed issues
of cracking, reinforcement, repair, and restoration • Sprayed Concrete as a Structural and Aesthetic
of concrete. Subsequent sessions demonstrated Tool, by Bill Drakeley, Drakeley Pool Company
methods of stamping and imprinting of concrete,
coloring new and existing concrete, different uses of • Environment and Concrete — New Advances, by
shotcrete, and a detailed look at new advances in con- Douglas O’Neill, LEED AP, National Ready Mixed
crete technology. Concrete Association

Concrete 202 was rich in content and enthusiasm, This program was attended by 50 landscape architects
generated both by the speakers and attendees’ dis- and affiliated professionals. We thank our sponsor,
cussions of using the concrete design applications. Drakeley Pool Company, and exhibitors for their
Modules included: support of our programs.

• Concrete Reinforcement, Jointing & Testing, by — Debra De Vries-Dalton, ASLA
Douglas O’Neill, LEED AP, National Ready Mixed
Concrete Association

• Concrete Repair and Restoration, by Todd
Wardwell, BASF

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2015-2016 CTASLA Executive Committee MEMBERS-AT-LARGE:

The Connecticut Chapter of ASLA is led by an all-volunteer executive Matthew Biron, PLA, ASLA
committee elected by the members. We encourage you to contact the Hoffman Landscapes, Inc.
members of our executive committee with any questions about the 647 Danbury Road
activities of CTASLA or landscape architecture in Connecticut. Please Wilton, CT 06897
see bios of our executive committee members on the following pages. Tel: (203) 834-9656
Fax: (203) 834-7897
PRESIDENT & PAST PRESIDENT: TRUSTEE: [email protected]

Barbara A. Yaeger, PLA, ASLA, CANP W. Phillips Barlow, PLA, AICP, LEED AP Thomas A. Hammerberg, PLA, ASLA
B. Yaeger, LLC TO Design, LLC Stantec
205 River Road 114 West Main Street, Ste. 202 55 Church Street, Suite 601
Madison, CT 06443 New Britain, CT 06051 New Haven, CT 06510
Tel: (203) 901-6915 Tel: (860) 612-1700 Tel: (203) 495-1645
[email protected] Fax: (860) 612-1757 [email protected]
[email protected]
PRESIDENT-ELECT: Michael Hunton, PLA, ASLA
SECRETARY: LANGAN
Debra De Vries-Dalton, ASLA, LEED AP Long Wharf Maritime Center
Aris Land Studio Nancy King, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP 555 Long Wharf Drive
1450 Barnum Avenue, Suite 201 Seventy Acres LLC New Haven, CT 06511
Bridgeport, CT 06610 49 New Street Tel: (203) 784-3047
Tel: (860) 539-4214 Wilton, CT 06897 [email protected]
[email protected] Tel: (203) 470-2742
[email protected] Jeffrey A. Olszewski, PLA, ASLA
VICE PRESIDENT: Stantec
TREASURER: 55 Church Street, Suite 601
Daniel P. Mond, ASLA New Haven, CT 06510-3014
49 Mill Brook Rd, West Brian M. Westermeyer, ASLA Tel: (203) 495-1645
Stamford, CT 06902 Stantec Fax: (203) 496-1652
Tel: (914) 486-8321 55 Church Street, Suite 601 [email protected]
[email protected] New Haven, CT 06510
Tel: (203) 495-1645 Mike Rettenmeier, Assoc. ASLA
[email protected] The S/L/A/M Collaborative
80 Glastonbury Blvd.
Glastonbury, CT. 06033
Tel: (860) 368-2349
[email protected]

Chris Tuccio, ASLA
Naugatuck Valley Community College
750 Chase Parkway
Waterbury, CT 06708
[email protected]

UCONN STUDENT CHAPTER
PRESIDENT:

Samantha Stewart
[email protected]

CTASLA Executive Committee at its January 2016 retreat. Back row (from left to right): Chris Tuccio,
2016 ANNUAL Daniel Mond, Nancy King, Barbara Yaeger,
Debra De Vries-Dalton, Jeffrey Olszewski,
Matthew Biron. Front row: Mike Rettenmeier,
Tom Hammerberg, Phil Barlow. Missing:
Michael Hunton, Brian Westermeyer.

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President

Barbara Yaeger

Barbara A. Yaeger, a licensed landscape architect, has served CTASLA as member-at-
large, vice president, and chair of several committees, on which she continues to be
actively involved. Barbara presently owns a design and consulting company, B. Yaeger,
LLC. She is on the Town of Madison Inland Wetlands Agency and is Vice President of
the Connecticut Experiment Station Associates. She is also a Connecticut Accredited
Nursery Professional (CANP). Barbara earned a BS in Environmental Horticulture and a
BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Connecticut, and an MBA from the
University of South Florida.

President-Elect

Debra De Vries-Dalton

Debra De Vries-Dalton is a landscape designer at Aris Land Studio in Bridgeport. She is a
LEED AP and advocates for ecologically sensitive planning. Her philosophy mirrors Aris
Land Studio’s focus on creating environmentally sound designs within their practice of
site planning and design for municipal, educational, commercial, recreational, and res-
idential clients. Prior to practice in landscape architecture, Debra provided commercial
real estate investment advice through site planning, feasibility studies, and pension fund
advising. She has served on the executive committee of CTASLA as vice president, sec-
retary, and member-at large. Debra actively promotes the field of landscape architecture
through her work and her membership on Connecticut Green Building Council, CREW
CT, Glastonbury Town Center Initiative, and Glastonbury’s Community Beautification
Committee. Debra earned her BS in Landscape Architecture, MBA in Real Estate and
Finance, and BS in Biology from the University of Connecticut.

Secretary

Nancy King

Nancy King is principal of Seventy Acres Landscape Architecture & Design in Wilton. Her
firm’s mission is to maximize a site’s capability while creating minimal disturbance by
fully understanding the ecological and cultural systems within and beyond the project
boundary. Nancy is a LEED AP and member of the Connecticut Green Building Council.
She is licensed in Connecticut and has served her community as a Planning Commissioner
in the Town of Redding since 2004. Passionate about educating people on just how land-
scape architecture can positively transform our physical and social environments, Nancy
has increased awareness of our profession, and of CTASLA, through executive com-
mittee positions as member-at-large and currently as secretary since 2012.

Treasurer

Brian Westermeyer

Brian received his BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Connecticut.
During his nine years in the profession, Brian has worked both in the private and public
sector, with the majority of his experience focused on public and urban parks, sports
and recreational facilities, greenways, and playgrounds. Brian has been active with
CTASLA and the executive committee since 2010. In addition to his role as treasurer, he
is chairman of the Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship Committee, the chapter’s
national Public Awareness representative, serves on the UConn Ambassador Committee,
and served as a member of the design team for the Olmsted Legacy Trail website. Brian
works at Stantec in New Haven.

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2016 ANNUAL Trustee

Phil Barlow

Phil Barlow is a landscape architect with over 30 years of professional experience. In
1987, he founded TO Design LLC, where he continues to practice today. Phil currently
serves as Principal Landscape Architect of the firm, with an emphasis on the design of
public spaces, schools, parks, and the renovation of historic landscapes. His projects
have been recognized with almost two dozen awards from institutions, including the
Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Connecticut
Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Connecticut Chapter of the American
Planning Association, The Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation, and the National
Concrete Masonry Association. Phil is an advocate for our profession, currently serving
not only as trustee, but also on the Connecticut State Board of Landscape Architects
and as editor of the Chapter’s magazine.

Members-at-Large

Matthew Biron

Matthew Biron is a licensed landscape architect at Hoffman Landscapes, Inc., a design/
build firm located in Wilton CT. Throughout his 10-year career at Hoffman, Matt has been
involved with all facets of the design/build model, including design, project management,
estimating, construction, and construction supervision. Currently Matt works on residential
landscape architecture projects along with managing construction for other landscape
architects’ work. Matt has been active with CTASLA and is new to the executive committee
this year. He received his BS in Landscape Architecture from the University of Connecticut.

Thomas Hammerberg

Thomas Hammerberg is a senior landscape architect with Stantec Consulting Services,
Inc. a multi-disciplinary design firm with an office located in New Haven. Tom has
over 37 years of landscape architecture design experience and is a licensed landscape
architect in the States of Connecticut and Minnesota. Tom received his BSLA from Iowa
State in 1979 and received his MLA from University of Minnesota in 1991. Since 2001 he
has worked for Stantec, specializing in design of municipal and regional parks, street-
scapes, bikeways and greenways, and educational and athletic facility projects. Tom
has served on the Public Awareness Committee and assisted with the graphics for the
Legislative Office Building display boards. After getting his feet wet with CTASLA, Tom
has joined the executive committee as a new member-at-large.

Michael Hunton

Michael Hunton is the lead landscape architect in the New Haven Landscape
Architecture + Planning Studio at Langan. Langan merges many disciplines under the
umbrella of comprehensive design. As a landscape architect in a multi-disciplinary
firm, Michael strives to provide synergy to this equation and develop design solutions
that are functional and responsible while identifying and enhancing the “sense of
place” that makes every site unique and memorable. Michael has experience in design
solutions for a variety of uses and scales, from regional city scale down to the most
intimate courtyards and gardens. Michael received his BS in Landscape Architecture
from Rutgers University in 2005 and is licensed in the states of Connecticut, New
Jersey, and Massachusetts. Although he has worked on Connecticut projects for many
years, Michael moved in 2012 from New Jersey to New Haven and has since been highly
involved in CTASLA and the local ACE Mentor Program, and enjoys serving as a guest
critic for the UConn Landscape Architecture Program.

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Jeff Olszewski

Jeff Olszewski is a landscape architect and project manager in the New Haven office
of multi-disciplinary design firm, Stantec. He has a BSLA from the University of
Massachusetts and has been a licensed landscape architect since 2004. In Jeff’s pro-
fessional career he has served as landscape architect and project manager on a variety
of projects including residential, subdivision, commercial, educational, and municipal
design, with special focus on recreational facilities, park master planning, mixed-use
development, educational and campus planning, and brownfield revitalization. Jeff has
been an active member of the landscape architectural community and a CTASLA exec-
utive committee member since 2006. He was chapter president in 2011-12, and has also
served as vice president, member-at large, and a member of various committees.

Michael Rettenmeier

Michael Rettenmeier, Associate ASLA, is a member of the The S/L/A/M Collaborative’s
landscape architecture studio in Glastonbury. S/L/A/M is a fully integrated multi-dis-
ciplinary design firm focused on a national client base in the educational, healthcare,
and corporate market sectors. He received his BS in Landscape Architecture from the
University of Connecticut in 2011. In 2009, Michael was the recipient of the CTASLA
student scholarship. He also received the LA@UCONN Award of Student Excellence in
2011. Michael has been involved with CTASLA since 2013 and acts as a member-at-large
on the executive committee. He also serves as the UConn Ambassador Committee chair,
a member of the Karen Ann Shopis-Fox Memorial Scholarship Committee, member of
the Emerging Professionals Committee, and a member of the website committee. He
assisted in developing the OlmstedLegacyTrail.com website, which was launched in
November 2013 and provides information about landscapes designed by Frederick Law
Olmsted in Connecticut.

Christopher Tuccio

Christopher Tuccio is an Assistant Professor of Horticulture and the Program Coordinator
of the Horticulture and Landscape Design Programs at Naugatuck Valley Community
College in Waterbury, CT. He received his MLA UD from Harvard University in 2009, and
earned a BSLA from Cornell University in 2007. Chris has traveled and lectured exten-
sively on the topics of cultural landscapes and regenerative landscape design. He has
worked with many stakeholders at the college to develop gardens, green stormwater
infrastructure, and educational seminars to train horticulturists and landscape profes-
sionals on emerging technologies. Chris has enjoyed assisting the CTASLA executive com-
mittee in recent years and is looking forward to continued collaboration.

Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.

Executive Director: For a listing of Connecticut
Jeffrey H. Mills landscape architects, please see
J.M. Communications www.ctasla.org/members.htm.
35-31 Talcottville Rd., Ste. 318
Vernon, CT 06066 CONNECTICUT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Phone: (860) 454-8922
[email protected]

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New England Recreation Group, Inc............... (800) 861-1209................................................. www.nerecgroup.com............. 18
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New York Botanical Garden............................. (718) 817-8786.............................................................. www.nybg.org.............64
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Williams Stone Company, Inc.......................... (800) 832-2052............................................. www.williamsstone.com............. 23

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