Instructor: David Russo

David Russo
 David Russo is a licensed Landscape Architect who received his MLA from SUNY ESF in 2001. He has 20+ years of experience designing urban public space for firms in NYC such as Starr Whitehouse and MKW + Associates, as well as running his own practice R2P Studio. David also worked as a Project Manager in the Capital Projects Department at NYBG, and has collaborated with various non-profit organizations exploring methods of community engagement and participation in the design process.

David has spent 10 years on the board of ASLA New York. He is currently the organization's outgoing Treasurer and incoming Executive Director.

Classes by this instructor


Grading & Drainage

Through discussion, fieldwork, and homework, students will identify landforms and watersheds, calculate slopes, and manipulate contours to create garden rooms, and control water flow. Learn how to communicate design ideas to contractors and evaluate the opportunities and constraints of a more...
253LAN428B 02/21 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Phaosawasdi
Russo
NYBG