Ben Feldmann

Los Angeles

Ben Feldmann, ASLA, is both landscape architect and urban designer who emphasizes the integration of sustainable methodologies, contextual adaptation and systems thinking. He brings over 15 years of experience working on projects throughout California and the U.S. as well as abroad including Asia, Central America and Europe. Furthering the aim for resilient communities and urban regeneration, Ben seeks out solutions that greatly enhance living environments, evoking ecological synergies between built, social and natural realms. His design approach looks to provide innovative solutions that build upon the unique qualities to the site’s context, climate and character. Over the past several years, Ben has focused his career around the revitalization of the Los Angeles River. His work includes large scale urban design and planning efforts such as the Piggyback Yard Conceptual Master Plan + Feasibility Study (Mission Railyard), Los Angeles Union Station Master Plan, NELA Riverfront District Placemaking Plan, implementation projects such as the La Kretz Crossing/Atwater Multimodal Bridge and design visions for the US Army Corps River Ecosystem Restoration Report. Beyond the River, he is involved in several key projects within the context of Los Angeles including the cultural, sports, civic, entertainment, transportation and educational facilities in the area.