David Evans
LAEP Dept
Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning Specialist
Educational Background
Biography
Born and raised in Ohio, where I spent my first 35 years. Moved to California in 1989. Building on 37 years of professional practice I joined the university in August of 2012.
Teaching Interests
Leadership in Landscape Architectural professional practice. Urban theory and design. Design development and construction documents preparation. Career counseling and employment/internship placement. Community-engaged learning.
Research Interests
Community-engaged learning. Strategies for career development and student advising. Landscape urbanism and sustainable urban design. Landscape extension.
Awards
Teaching Award of Merit, 2020
North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)
Laval Morris Award, 2019
LAEP
LAEP Faculty of the Year, 2016
Students of the Department of LAEP
Undergraduate Faculty Mentor of the Year, 2016
College of Agriculture and Applied Science
LAEP Faculty of the Year, 2015
LAEP
Sustainable Design Award, 2012
City of Lawndale, CA
American Main Street Award of Excellence, 2009
American Redevelopment Association
Award of Excellence, 2009
Solano County Transportation Authority
Award of Excellence, 2008
California Redevelopment Association
Charter Award, 2007
Congress for New Urbanism
Award of Excellence, 2007
California Redevelopment Association
Award of Excellence, 2007
California Redevelopment Association
DeMars Fellowship, 1996
University of California, Berkeley
Award of Excellence, 1994
California Parks and Recreation Society
Publications | Abstracts
- Sleipness, O., Waite, P., Evans, D.T, (2017). Models for Design-Build in Landscape Architecture Curricula: Logistics, Liabilities, and Paradox. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture
- Anderson, D.T, Evans, D.T, The Community Design Team; Pedagogy of Practice and Community Service. Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture (CELA)
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Sleipness, O., Powell, J., Anderson, D.T, Evans, D.T, McCann, R., Chen, S., (2019). Extension-based community engagement project contributions to landscape architecture core competencies and professional values. North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Journal, 63:2, 37-45.
Professional Journal
- Sleipness, O., Anderson, D.T, Evans, D.T, Design Engagement as a Catalyst for Promoting Democratic Dialogue around Shared Values: Applications for Western Gateway Communities. . International Making Cities Livable
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Magazine/Trade Publications
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.