V.

Scott Holmgren, ASLA, APA, AIA

Lansing, Michigan 48906

517/ 648-5723

scottholmgren@comcast.net

LinkedIn profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/vsholmgren eFolio (Pending): vscottholmgren.efoliomn.com

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Web Page: www.innovativelanddesign.com

SUMMARY STATEMENT - VALUED CHARACTERISTICS

Having a vital passion for the people of a place, their environment and an earnest love of life, has positioned me to
creatively enhance these peoples lives through the design and management of various development projects. My travels

throughout this nation and to various places overseas have enabled me to observe, understand and respond to all
aspects of the human environment. Additionally, I have had the good fortunate to work with many very talented
persons in creating unique and desirable environments. Many of these projects are located throughout the
Midwest ranging from large scale university campuses and master planned portions of communities to intimate
scale memorials and residential developments.
Often its been said my greatest strength is in the ability to innovatively resolve many difficult land development
challenges while being mindful of strict budgets and promoting excellent teamwork while focusing on sustainability
issues and working with vital details. Additionally, my devotion to mentorships and group synergism is paramount.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS - SKILLS

Landscape architecture, planning, design, site engineering and project management totaling $92 million including;
Project L.A.N.D. - involving sustainable reuse of Detroit, Michigans vacant land utilizing $10.7 million in federal block
grant dollars.
Facilitation of business expansion, retention, recruitment and various economic development programs including smart
growth programs and capital improvements
Supervision of 15+ staff and sub consultant professionals
Volunteer endeavors:
Planning and conceptual design of Detroits riverfront
Planning, landscape architecture for homes for Habitat for Humanity in Detroit and Lansing, MI
TIFA, LDFA and EDC Chair of Southfield. MI
Speaker and mentor to Detroit Public schools and Oakland County Boy scouts

Instructed 75+ graduate and undergraduate students in urban planning and landscape architecture
Creation and multiple usage of innovative techniques for cross-training students in planning and design
Preparation of graduating and masters students in professional practice through national competition entries,
literature reviews, leadership studies and mentorship initiatives

Coordination of mechanical distribution of goods to 300 + retail stores in the upper Midwest
Training and supervision of 17 staff to assist in daily operations

Grading / Evaluation of test takers exams from various states - schools

Documented development and economic renaissance occurring in a 1.5 year period enabling the cash strapped
organization to receive grants amounting to just over $700,000
Coordinated 50 volunteers and 5 principal committees in landscape architecture -historic preservation, social
activities and economic development

Instruction of 500+ graduate and undergraduate students in architecture, urban development and landscape
architecture (with engineering emphasis)
Areas of focus: growth management, open space planning, new urbanism and environmentally responsible
development, defensible space, quality of life enhancement and environmental sustainability through effective use of
hard and soft landscapes

Coordinated and directed the design and engineering of various sized projects totaling $11.75 million including several
casino facilities, commercial and residential developments including for the University of Minnesota. Work included
civil engineering (i.e. site features arrangement, water / soil management, utility layout, grading erosion control, and
site structures)
Projects included: various public and private facilities in the twin cities metro area, and outstate gaming operations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

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Project Manager & Land Development Consultant - Landscape Architect / Urban Designer
Founding President of Innovative Land Design Associates
Lansing, MI
(Concurrent with many other positions listed below)

Computer and Systems Operator - Meijer Company. Distribution Facility

Lansing / Delta Twp, MI

Professor - adjunct of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning - Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI

Instructor, counselor and research specialist (Limited time contract)

Scorer/Grader - NCS Pearson

Lansing / Delta Twp, MI

Assistant Director Lansing Old Town Commercial (Mainstreet) Association

Lansing, MI

Assistant Director / Coordinator of programs (Temporary position)

Project Manager and Landscape Architect

St. Paul, MN

Project Manager and Designer

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
AutoCAD-Softdesk; LANDCADD; Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator; and several Microsoft suites including (Word, Works, Excel,
Publisher, Power Point, Outlook and Access) web site development and many social networking sites

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Executive Director - Friends of the Rouge [River] (Environmental advocacy)
Consultant - site design & development - Detroit and Lansing, MI Habitat for Humanity
City Planner - City of Taylor, MI
City Planner - City of Saint Peter, MN
Landscape Architect / Urban Planner - F & H Engineering and Landscape
Planner, Researcher - Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) system MN Dept of Environmental Quality
Planning and design intern - University of Minnesota
City planning intern - City of St. Paul, MN - Site plan coordination - review

EDUCATION
Urban Design, Masters Studies
Emphasis on people, places, neighborhoods, major infrastructure projects and land development for transportation
systems, infrastructure, land development, and recreation open space

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Landscape Architecture, Bachelors
Emphasis on environmental design with focus on prairies and wetlands, site development and recreation

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN

Computers-CAD Systems Certification
Emphasis on various software including AutoCAD
Eden Prairie Technical College, Eden Prairie, MN

Economic Development Practitioner Certification

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Urban Planning, Masters Studies

Emphasis on community development, quality of life, urban design and grantsmanship

Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS (ASLA) - Executive Committee member since 2005
AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION (APA) - Active member since 1987
NATIONAL ARBOR DAY ASSOCIATION
INNOVATION AWARD: DETROITS PROJECT L.A.N.D. (COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY)

SAMPLES OF MY PROFESSIONAL WORK (www.innovativelanddesign.com) or at either Facebook or LinkedIn web sites