Everything has an ecological function and consequence. Our environmental issues are so complex that no single discipline can provide a comprehensive solution to them. The natural sciences, human psychology and the aesthetics of manmade habitats all interact in the interdisciplinary nexus of Landscape Architecture. A dynamic interplay of strategies and procedures with the capability of transforming the environment, including the human experience within it. The hypothesis is to integrate the science of the ecologies of the Florida Keys, cross reference this information with locally sourced plant life and then distilling that knowledge into a landscaping guide that is both aesthetically pleasing and easy for home use. A “how to do it” guide for professionals and non-professionals alike, offering the rewards of planting native trees and shrubs while increasing the avian population. It's as they say, a "win win" for people and birds.

The Commodore Trail is situated in the community of Coconut Grove, a mix-used, lush neighborhood that hugs the shoreline of Biscayne Bay. The trail crosses through many beautiful well-shaded areas and is utilized daily by hundreds of cyclists and pedestrians due to its prime location. The trail is disconnected from its users and the surrounding context due to years-long poor maintenance practices and heavy automobile traffic. By using its strong community character as an asset, my proposal aims to transform three important sections of The Commodore Trail, highlighting its overall value to the community and increasing public awareness on pedestrian and cyclist priority. My project fosters a sense of inclusiveness and connectivity through trail design, and also by creating outdoor spaces that emphasize movement of evolving interdependencies and dialogue between the people and their surroundings.

The Warehouse District, nestled below Toledo's Downtown, was once a prosperous district but due to the job shortage in the 1970's, the population heavily declined, resulting in a vast, uninviting district. However, after a site visit we saw a rich history and character that we wanted to emphasize. Seeing the quote “Toledo Loves Love” inspired the Loops Project masterplan which activates the Warehouse District through tactical urbanism, identifies the community through four distinct sub-districts, anchored by major landmarks, and unifies them through a series of thematic experiential loops. The loops include the Green Loop, Sports Loop and Art Loop, that all overlap to create The Heart, where the identity and character is concentrated. These strategies are used to spark the evolution of the Warehouse District into a thriving community centric district by bringing humanity and love back to this post-industrial concrete jungle.

The Old Key West Resort tells a story of the daily lives of the Key West inhabitants among the early 20th century. The architecture draws inspiration from the Cuban immigrants of the present and Spanish colonists of the past. The jungle-like atmosphere contrasts the formal plazas of the residential fountains, pools, and lawns. Meanwhile the developed coastline guiding trade ships in to the dock bleeds into the naturalized white sand beaches and marsh-like water ways. The Old Key West Resort is a paradise of tales and wonders that filled the lives of every person who called the island "home".

Located in Caraballeda, Venezuela, this Capstone project aims to develop guidelines for the utilization of the debris product of the catastrophe in the creation of public space, along with natural infrastructure and ecological restoration, to reduce the site´s state of vulnerability to recurrent events. The project showcases different conditions, focused on the generation of ecological and social resilience. This includes a proposal for a Memory Trail to reveal and enhance the reality of Caraballeda’s vulnerability to floodings & flows of debris. The trail also incorporates the debris in the paving as the main local material and a unifying element to promote sustainable practices and reinforce the community’s identity.