Senior Landscape Architect
RIOS
Los Angeles, CA
John is a landscape architect with 20 years of experience enhancing the public realm through socially and ecologically responsive design. His began his career volunteering in botanical gardens, developing expertise in plant care and California’s ecological character. He now integrates horticulture, urban design, and cultural context to create environments that foster connection, civic presence, and long-term stewardship. John leads large teams on complex sites from concept through implementation, with a portfolio spanning diverse climates and geographies. He also writes the weekly horticultural series “Hot Plant Tips” to share horticultural insights with fellow plant obsessives.
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FRI-FS-07: Displacement and Defiance: Queer and Marginalized Histories of Downtown Los Angeles
Friday, September 18, 2026
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT