John Young

Principal at Oxbow Design Collaborative – Denver, CO
www.oxbowdbc.com

“The size of the University of Georgia’s Bachelor of Landscape Architecture program allows you every opportunity to truly discover what you want out of the profession.  The wide range of expertise the professors possess is unmatched at any other undergraduate program in the country.  The degree allowed me the chance to work at one of the top design firms in the country where a majority of the employees held graduate degrees.”

Bio

John Young is a landscape designer with more than nine years of experience working on a variety of project types. He has designed and managed projects both locally and nationally and has successfully implemented some of the most challenging and complex projects for both public and private clients. Prior to joining Oxbow, John was instrumental in designing North Stapleton Parks & Open Space in Denver, the Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Complex at the University of Colorado in Boulder, and Lane Field Park in downtown San Diego, CA. No matter the design challenge, John demonstrates a real passion for creating spaces that improve the quality of life for all people. He is motivated by creating places that make people stop, think, and truly appreciate the built environment.

John’s attention to detail is evident in his projects and has an ability to synthesize various details related to materials, grading, drainage, and planting into a cohesive aesthetic and functional landscape. Past representative projects include, urban park design, master planning at all scales, design of public spaces, recreational facilities, community planning, open space planning and a variety of residential projects.