LYNN A. K. OSGOOD LANDSCAPE DESIGNER AND PLANNER

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1 LYNN A. K. OSGOOD LANDSCAPE DESIGNER AND PLANNER 4015 Avenue D Austin, TX ACADEMIC TRAINING Interdisciplinary Doctoral Studies University of Texas at Austin 2007 present. An independent interdisciplinary degree program focused on the study of participatory design processes and the formation of public space. Master of Urban & Environmental Planning, University of Virginia, 2003 Concentration: Mediation and Facilitation Master of Landscape Architecture, University of Virginia Thesis: Designing the Camel: Participation in the Development of Monticello High School Concentration: Participatory Design Bachelor of Art in English Literature, State University of New York at Albany 1991 L'Universite Paris IV Sorbonne, Paris, France Academic Year 1990 TEACHING EXPERIENCE University of Texas, Austin Assistant Instructor 2009 Co-instructor for the Principles of Planning course, an overview course required of undergraduate architects and attended by other disciplines such as urban design, sociology and design. Enrollment approximately 55. University of Texas, Austin Lecturer Studio instructor for graduate students within the Department of Landscape Architecture. Course work includes both first year and advanced studios along with lecture series on contemporary practices in the fields of landscape architecture and urban design. University of Texas, Austin Thesis Advisor Directed and advised master students the Programs of Landscape Architecture, Community and Regional Planning, and Architecture (postprofessional) in the creation of their thesis projects. University of Virginia, Charlottesville Graduate Student Instructor Taught course entitled Basic Graphics to graduate planners which focused on the development of skills for reading and producing plans, sections, axonometrics, diagrams and sketches (2001, 2000)

2 PRESENTATIONS AND EXHIBITS The Social Dimensions of Advocy Design Presentation for the student organization of the School of Design. (Spring 2008) The Role Online Environments in Our Planning Processes: A New York Case Study Environmental Design Research Association, 38 th Annual Meeting, Sacramento, California (Spring 2007) Democracy, Doodads and Design: Landing Lights Park, New York. Presented with Anne Beamish at the Savannah College of Art and Design: Fifth Savannah Symposium: Building in the Public Realm (Spring 2007) It s Your City Too An interactive exhibit of student work done by Landscape Architecture and Architecture graduate students for the creation of Overlook Park, a pocket park for Hispanic-American Austin residents in East Austin. University of Texas at Austin, School of Architecture (Fall 2007) Reclaiming the Post-Industrial Landscape of Mexico City: A Blueprint for Collaborative Studios between Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Presented with Associate Professor Juan Miro at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee: Regional ACSA Conference. (Fall 2006) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LANDSCAPE DESIGN Studio Habitas, LLC Principal present Founded private landscape planning and design practice. Project work includes a conceptual urban master plan for the Austin Federal Plaza, design consultation for the Town Lake Trail Foundation, and residential built work. Renaissance Planning Group Landscape Designer and Planner 2003 Collaborated in the design of urban Transit Oriented Development projects in Florida and Virginia. In collaboration with Nelson-Byrd Landscape Design Lead the development of the Crozet, VA Master Plan policy framework based on community workshops that were structured to define the goals, objectives and details for the physical and policy related aspects of the plan. PAGE 2 OF 5

3 Central Chemical Superfund Site Consultant 2002 In association with E 2 Environmental Consultants and the Institute for Environmental Negotiations and D.I.R.T Studio Developed the public involvement strategy for a 17-acre Superfund redevelopment site in Hagerstown, MD. Created site design alternatives to illustrate potential development scenarios based on local zoning requirements. Created public education materials which outlined steps for community capacity building related to future site development. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Dept. of Planning and Community Development Consultant 2002 Albemarle County, Virginia Collaborated in the development of public involvement frameworks for area master plans which included preparation of educational and visual materials along with the training of project facilitators. Institute for Environmental Negotiations Associate Coordinated and facilitated local and regional community workshops in central Virginia, including: regional visioning exercises, watershed planning, and environmental needs assessment. Collaborated on the research and writing of Stream Corridor Protection Strategies for Local Governments - a guide for local government practitioners which outlines both the physical and legislative processes necessary for stream corridor protection. Sustainability Education Center Coordinator Developed and coordinated Center activities which focused on teacher training programs and the creation of community-based projects for New York inner city schools that fostered applied learning opportunities for the exploration of the ecological, economic, and community tenets of sustainability. Center for Citizen Advocacy Consultant 1995 Organized training and development sessions in conjunction with the United Nations for 200 international non-government organization participants leading to the United Nations Human Settlements Conference (Habitat II). U.S. Peace Corps, Morocco Nonformal Community Educator and Women in Development Coordinator Reestablished the Women in Development program, which coordinated volunteer activities around the theme of gender-based development issues. Tasks included the development of training materials and volunteer project reviews. PAGE 3 OF 5

4 SERVICE Art in Public Places Panel Member - City of Austin (2007 Hyde Park Neighborhood Historic District Design Guidelines Committee ( ) Austin Chapter Habitat for Humanity, Land Committee Member (2005 Town Lake Trails Foundation, Design Committee Member (2006 CreateAustin, Planning Task Force (2009) Sustinable Neighborhoods of Northwest Austin, Advisor (2008 United Way, Co-Director, Community Studio ( ) National Wildlife Federation, Design Educator (2007) AWARDS AND HONORS Luce Academic Fellowship: academic year Charter Award by the Congress for the New Urbanism - Albemarle County's Master Plan for the Village of Crozet (2004) Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society (2002) Paul S. Dulaney Environmental Planning Award recognition of outstanding academic achievement in the area of planning and conservation Higgins Academic Scholarship (1999 & 2001) Howland Design Competition: Clemons Library Terrace honorable mention MEMBERSHIP American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) American Planning Association (APA) PAGE 4 OF 5

5 SKILLS Languages: French (speak and read); Moroccan Arabic (speak) Software: ArcGIS, VectorWorks, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, SketchUp, Microsoft Office Suite Core Skills Mediation Training Virginia Mediator Certification PAGE 5 OF 5