My Resume

1. 1Grant Anderson
Landscape Architect
New York, NY 10011
Tel: (917) 628-4248 grantinastoria@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A knowledgeable Landscape Architect Project Manager with expertise in quality assurance / quality control, design development and
public presentations.
Accomplished team builder / team leader, partnering with clients, municipal and neighborhood representatives and associated
disciplines, to create unique landscape designs: like The Millennium Skate Park, Cherry Walk and Midler & Rudin Residences.
A dedicated Registered Landscape Architect advocating restoration of the existing landscape or creating new landscapes which
improve the environment revitalizing the land and surrounding neighborhood.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
• Prepare scope of work, schematic design and final design development, conferring with client and project team professionals.
• Coordinate project team production of final construction package, specifications, cost estimate and bid package.
• Ensure proposed work meets federal, state and city codes, regulations and guidelines.
• Construction administration, including review and approval of shop drawings, site observation and site meetings.
• Prepare illustrative site plans and presentation drawings of projects for public information meetings and hearings.
• AutoCAD2007, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• State of New York Registered Landscape Architect Registration No. 001310-1
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
STANTEC CONSULTING LTD. New York, NY
Landscape Architect June 2007 to June 2009
Dreier Offerman Aquatic and Upland Habitat Construction, Brooklyn, NY
Completion of construction documents, specifications and estimate for a tidal saltwater wetland habitat near Coney Island.
Projected budget: $3,800,000
Beach 20th Street Plaza, Far Rockaway, NY
Reconstruction of an existing pedestrian plaza. Proposed plan would create a “park-like” plaza with new planting beds, benches,
performance space and a small spray shower feature. Projected budget: $750,000
Mid-Cluster Playground in Fort Washington Park, Manhattan, NY
Design for a new “adventure” playground for an under-utilized former playground within Fort Washington Park. Proposed
landscape plans include: a unique forest themed swing set, climbing rocks and ropes, adventure trail, spray shower feature with
interactive water puddles and streamlets and a challenging climbing play structure. Approximate budget: $1,500,000
Yankee Heritage Field, Bronx NY
Prepared preliminary alternative field layouts for new sports fields to replace the historic Yankee Stadium.
N.Y.C., DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Long Island City, NY
Landscape Architect / Team Leader November 2005 to June 2007
11 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY
Review and evaluate site plans for a perimeter security plan for a significant NY Police Department facility. Assessment of
Preliminary Concepts and non-traditional security booths, for compliance with NYPD stated goals and objectives. Provide written
assessment of construction documents and specifications for compliance with NYC Building codes and regulations and
constructability of proposed elements.
121st Police Precinct, Staten Island, NY
Review and evaluate site plans for a new NY Police Department Precinct building. Assessment of Preliminary Concept plans for a
new building on a brownfield site. Provide written evaluation of proposed building siting, zoning compliance, proposed landscape
and stormwater management plans and compliance with site related LEED Certification (Local Law 86) issues. Evaluation of
compliance with NYPD stated goals and objectives.

2. Fort Hamilton Library, Bayridge, Brooklyn, NY
Review and evaluate site plans for an addition to an existing historic Library. Provide written assessments of Design Development
documents and construction drawings and specifications. Provide guidance to Brooklyn Public Library and consulting architect to
preserve distinctive landscape features (mature Mulberry Tree towering above the roof line) and other site related features.
J. MENDOZA GARDENS, INC. New York, NY
Landscape Architect January 2005 to November 2005
Midler/VonHasleberg Residence, Dutchess County, NY and Rudin Residence, Easthampton, NY
Completed landscape construction drawings and specifications for a new residence. Responsible for construction details and
coordination of construction package, preparation of specifications and bidding packages.
DAWN HANDLER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE, LLC New York, NY
Associate Landscape Architect November 2002 to January 2004
Hampshire House, East Orange, NJ
Reconstruction & restoration of existing landscape gardens for a mid-rise residential building. Researched plant material for a
range of micro-climates, including moisture- and shade-tolerant plants. Designed unique drainage system to alleviate excessive
soil moisture. Construction budget: $75,000
Tribeca Tower, New York, NY
Designed & detailed a series of garden planters complementing the existing sinuous lines of a Pool Sun Terrace. Detailed technical
design for “GreenScreen” planter system and selected plant materials. Construction budget: $40,000
URBITRAN ASSOCIATES, INC. New York, NY
Senior Landscape Architect June 2002 to November 2002
Beacon Railroad Station, Beacon, NY
Phased Master Plan for high profile expansion of an existing passenger station on the Hudson River. Expansion of existing
parking lots, restoration of riverfront parkland, incorporation of multi-modal transportation links, and links to Downtown Beacon
and to the Beacon DIA Museum.
N.Y.C., DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Flushing, NY
Project Manager/Landscape Architect January 1996 to June 2002
Millennium Skate Park in Owls Head Park, Bayridge, NY
Design a new concrete skateboard park, involving research and community outreach for a specialized new use in Owl’s Head Park.
This project required meetings with different special interest groups including: The NYC Arts Commission, local community
groups and local user groups. This project required coordination with in-house engineering and various construction and site
details. Construction budget: $830,000. Completed Summer 2001
Cherry Walk, Manhattan, NY
Design of a new pedestrian and bicycle path situated between the Henry Hudson Parkway and the Hudson River. Completed
layout, grading and construction details. Coordinated design approval with various City, State and Federal Agencies. Construction
budget: $1,800,000. Completed Spring 2000.
119th Street Tennis Courts in Riverside Park, Manhattan, NY
Design for the reconstruction of ten existing tennis courts, including new under drainage system, pavements, fencing and a new
entry area. Coordination of engineering, construction and site details. Construction budget: $1,000,000. Completed 1999.
Claremont Playground in Riverside Park, Manhattan, NY
Reconstruction of an existing playground, including two swing sets, toddler and pre-teen play equipment, new custom boat-shaped
sandbox, five custom cast concrete dolphins & spray showers. Construction administration, site meetings, fabricator/subcontractor
coordination. Construction budget: $450,000. Completed Spring 1998.
PETER J. SMITH & COMPANY, INC. Buffalo, NY and Fort Erie, Ontario
Landscape Architect October 1991 to August 1995
Pine Lawn Gardens Cemetery, Cheektowaga, NY
Completed construction drawings and specifications for a proposed memorial feature, gateway and columbarium (for cremated
remains). Responsible for grading, layout, construction details and contract documents. Coordinated structural details with
structural engineer.

3. Skylawn Memorial Park, San Mateo, CA
Completed construction drawings and specifications for a $750,000 alternative memorial walkway along the Coastal Range
Mountains. Responsible for grading, layout, construction details and landscape utilizing native plant material. Obtained California
limited permit for this project.
EDUCATION
S.U.N.Y., College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Syracuse, NY Bachelor of Landscape Architecture