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 /
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