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Jeffrey Pongonis

Principal, FASLA, PLA

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Jeff is committed to the implementation of a meaningful and connected environment.

His process is focused and mindful of both the aesthetic details of robust social spaces as well as the greater urban strategy. He is committed to the creation of honest and timeless public open space of all sizes and scales. His practice is based around a framework of performative and contemporary infrastructure systems of organized urban spaces, connected pedestrian ways, and contributing green corridors all equally responsible in the creation of a successful, human-scaled urban pattern. Jeff is a member of Leadership Columbus in Central Ohio and an active participant at the local and national levels of the Urban Land Institute.

Awards

Council of Fellows, American Society of Landscape Architects

2021 IDA Achievement Award of Excellence in Urban Place Management, Lawrenceburg Civic Park

2020 ICSC North America Awards, Van Aken District

2019 National Planning Achievement Award for Implementation—Gold, Van Aken District

2019 APA Ohio Built Project Award, Van Aken District

2019 Ohio Chapter ASLA Honor Award, OSU Mirror Lake Enhancement

2019 Ohio Chapter ASLA Merit Award, Lawrenceburg Civic Park

2002 Columbus Landmarks Foundation James B. Recchie Design Award, Arena District

2000 PlanIt Columbus M.D. Portman Award Best Overall Planning Project, Arena District Master Plan

1998 OCASLA Merit Award, Arena District Master Plan

Selected Projects