Ben led the concept design effort for Cook Park in Atlanta which is currently under construction. Working closely with the Trust for Public Land and the City of Atlanta, the 16 acre site was reimagined as a 16 acre, state-of-the-art city park that would also serve to reduce flooding in Vine City, the neighborhood in which it is located.
Through a comprehensive public outreach process, the park’s unique character has been brought to the fore and it will feature playgrounds, sports courts, public performances, and a variety of other multiuse and causal spaces for all to enjoy. The park is designed to alleviate flooding for the 150 acres of surrounding residential neighborhoods and reduce water pollution risks to the source of Atlanta’s drinking water situated downstream.
AWARDS
2023 Honorable Mention, Metorpolis Magazine, Planet Positive Award, Landscape Category,
2023 First Place, National Association of Flood & Stormwater Management Agencies, Innovative Water Projects For Large Population
2022 Award of Excellence, Mission Advancement, Urban Land Institute, Atlanta Chapter
2022 World Changing Ideas Finalist, Fast Company, Urban Design Catagory
2022 Grand Prize Award Engineering Excellence Awards, American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia
2022 People’s Choice Award, American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia, Engineering Excellence Awards,
2022 State Award American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia, Engineering Excellence Awards
2021 Georgia ASLA Award of Merit in General Design
2021 Regional Excellence Award,Atlanta Regional Commission Great Place Category
2019 Georgia ASLA Award of Merit in Analysis and Planning
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