Design Matters: The Impact of Landscape Architecture on Infrastructure Projects - 1.25 PDH (LA CES/HSW)

Recorded On: 10/08/2024

The East Midtown Greenway was one of the most complex gaps of the Manhattan Greenway in New York City. It is built entirely on structure and overwater. This session explores how landscape architects played a critical role in collaborating with the client and engineers to create a stunning greenway.

Learning objectives:

Understand the importance of early and frequent collaboration with multiple disciplines and the landscape architect's role in those early discussions.
Learn ideas for approaching collaboration on a multidisciplinary and diverse client team with conflicting priorities.
Understand the importance of green space and shade in challenging spaces.
Understand the value of evaluating the project from every angle, seeking opportunities in project challenges, and advocating beyond the landscape architect's scope.

Gentry K. Lock, ASLA

Principal, Landscape Architect

Stantec

Gentry Lock is a Principal and Project Manager at Stantec with over 20 years of experience leading complex public‑realm projects in New York City. She provides strategic leadership for multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated landscape architecture, urban design, and engineering solutions for public clients including the NYC Economic Development Corporation and NYC Parks. Gentry is recognized for guiding projects through rigorous public review and approval processes while advancing high‑quality, collaborative design outcomes. She serves on the board of Transportation Alternatives, a nonprofit organization advocating for safer, more sustainable transportation and public spaces.

Olga Gorbunova, PE

Design Manager

EE Cruz

Olga is a highly qualified Design Manager and Professional Engineer. She has performed design management on some of the most recognized and complex projects within the NYC area, with a diverse set of stakeholders and within the vertical and horizontal markets. Olga retains the unique ability to clearly identify the essence of a complex issue and choreograph detailed approaches to solutions. Olga has earned a reputation among clients, partners and colleagues as a creative problem solver, an energetic collaborator, a critical reviewer, and someone trusted to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and without compromise to constructability, safety, or quality.

Kathryn Prybylski, PE

Senior Vice President

NYC EDC

Kathryn Prybylski is a Senior Vice President of the Capital Program Division at NYC EDC, where she oversees a portfolio of capital design and construction projects and supports department management and operations. Prior to joining EDC, she was at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection managing some of the City’s first green infrastructure projects. Before that she worked on the Boston’s South Shore then Lawrence, Massachusetts for a non-profit managing new parks and open space. Kathryn holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering from Cornell University and a Master of Urban Design from the Spitzer School at City College.