President / Managing Principal
Community Works Design Group
Riverside, California
Scott Rice, ASLA, is the President and Managing Principal of Community Works Design Group (CWDG), a medium-sized landscape architecture and accessibility planning firm based in Southern California. In addition to nearly 25 years with CWDG, Scott transitioned from employee to full owner of the firm through a succession plan. Scott is one of only three licensed landscape architects that also hold Certified Access Specialist (CASp) credentials. He recently completed his term as President of the Southern California Chapter of ASLA. When not working or volunteering, Scott enjoys spending time in parks and outdoor spaces with his wife and five children.
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