2009 National Award for Research
American Society Of Landscape Architects (National)
In June 2009, Dr. Steven Handel of the Orange County Great Park Design Team and lead Ecologist for the Park project, received the American Society of Landscape Architects’ National Award for Research for his research project titled “Restoration Ecology Processes to Advance Natural Landscape Design.” The project was done to assist the Great Park utilize ecological services from restored natural habitats in the park to enhance landscape design.