Mark Vlasic, PLA, ASLA, AICPEducation
Master of Landscape Architecture University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1989 Master Certificate in Urban Design University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 1989 Certificate in Landscape Architectural Studies DIS Program, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1987 Bachelors of Science in Urban Planning University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1981 Memberships/Registrations/Affiliations American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Trustee, Utah Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (UASLA) Professional Landscape Architect (PLA) in Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, California, Washington, Texas, Oklahoma and Ohio Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards (CLARB) Certified American Planning Association (APA) American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Adjunct Faculty, University of Utah Department of City + Metropolitan Planning |
I first became interested in urban design and landscape architecture while working as a fledgling city planner. One of my work duties was to review development proposals, and these often included landscape designs. As I studied the various plans, sections, renderings and sketches, I was intrigued by the craftsmanship of the designs, and the focus on creating beautiful places to be used and enjoyed. I was hooked, and soon on my way to discover how to do similar things. Since then my educational pursuits and career path have been circuitous and varied, taking me from Salt Lake City to Blacksburg, Seattle, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Kanye, Gaborone and back again. During the intervening years I have merged interests in city-building and urban design with the grounding principles of landscape architecture and environmental design. I get immense pleasure hopping from one professional foot to the other, and revel in the projects I am entrusted to work on. I have found my niche in a profession with unlimited opportunities and exciting challenges. |
My years at Landmark Design have been a perfect fit. I enjoy the range of projects, the focus on carefully listening to the needs of our clients and the public, the company of interesting and enjoyable colleagues, and a corporate philosophy that is responsive to the needs of its employees and always trying to "do the right thing."
When not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am a passionate telemark skier, in a good year logging 40+ ski days at the incomparable Alta Ski Area. I am also an inconsistent nordic skier, a diligent but slow runner, and a budding long-distance hiker. A life dream is to return to Botswana to smell the sweet desert rain.
When not at work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I am a passionate telemark skier, in a good year logging 40+ ski days at the incomparable Alta Ski Area. I am also an inconsistent nordic skier, a diligent but slow runner, and a budding long-distance hiker. A life dream is to return to Botswana to smell the sweet desert rain.
