Principle Landscape Architect
EDUCATION
Landscape Architectural Registration Examinations
Passed All Sections
Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards /
American Society of Landscape Architects
Master of Landscape Architecture
University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
- Thesis: Mitigating Fear in the Landscape: Recommendations for Enhancing Users' Perceptions of Safety of Urban Parks
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Carleton University, Ottawa
York University, Toronto
- Major: Political Science (Social and Political Thought)
- Graduated as a Member of the Dean's Honour Roll
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Teacher
Advanced Environmental Landscape Design Studio
Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University
Landscape Materials and Applications
Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University
Landscape Design Construction
Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University
Gardening and Spirituality
St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
Landscape Architect
Sunarts Design (formerly David Orsini and Associates)
Toronto, Ontario
- sole proprietor of a landscape architecture practice that provides comprehensive planning and design services for landscape development and management of municipal, commercial, residential, and special needs environments
- areas of specialization include parks and open space planning, site planning, planting design, ecological restoration, streetscape design, participatory planning and design, safety and open space, and designing for older adults
Parks Planner
City of Toronto Department of Parks and Recreation
Toronto, Ontario
- prepared Department responses for development applications pursuant to The Planning Act of Ontario
- performed site inspections and prepared responses for matters pertaining to the City of Toronto's Ravine Control By-law
- researched and drafted safety and open space initiatives for Departmental review
- prepared Phase One of the High Park Planning Study
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
OALA - Ontario Association of Landscape Architects - Full Member/Registered
CSLA - Canadian Society of Landscape Architects - Full Member
ASLA - American Society of Landscape Architects - Full Member
ICCT- Italian Chamber of Commerce of Toronto
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Camera di Commercio Italiana di Toronto
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Park and Open Space Planning and Design, Ecological Restoration, Participatory Design, Designing for Older Adults, Wetland Remediation, Safety and Open Space, Therapeutic Landscapes/Horticultural Therapy, Streetscape Design, Environmental Education
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Botany, Music, Plant Propagation, Philosophy, Hiking, Camping/Canoeing, Hockey, Yoga
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