Upon spending much of my adult life in Charleston, South Carolina, I’ve heard about, and personally experienced an alarming amount of unsafe behavior from local drivers. This comes as no surprise for one of the most dangerous states for drivers (and pedestrians) in the country.

With this knowledge, I hope to be able to design spaces that limit the power of the automobile and instead prioritize pedestrian safety and convenience.

My philosophy is that cities are “human ecosystems” yet there is no reason why so many cities should be devoid of nature. I believe cities flourish when they are functionally integrated, interconnected, self-sustaining systems. I believe people flourish in accessible, versatile, nature-filled environments.

My design strategy is to prioritize people and planet simultaneously through sustainable, biophilic, and equitable design practices.