Brooklyn-Based Landscape Architect's Work Resonates with London's Growing Green Infrastructure Movement
BROOKLYN, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2025 / Acclaimed landscape architect Dennis Pappas is the subject of a new online spotlight feature that highlights his innovative approach to urban greening and explores how his work in New York offers timely and relevant lessons for cities like London.
The feature, titled Bringing Nature Back to New York, draws parallels between the environmental pressures faced by major global cities and the creative solutions offered through landscape architecture. With more than two decades of experience, Pappas has developed a reputation for rethinking how green space functions-not just as decoration, but as critical infrastructure.
"Every green space is a chance to breathe new life into the city," says Pappas in the article.
The piece explores his background growing up in Brooklyn, where limited access to nature inspired a career dedicated to making cities healthier, more connected, and more resilient. His portfolio includes landmark projects like New York City's first carbon-neutral rooftop garden and the Brooklyn Green Corridor, a multi-use streetscape that combines biodiversity, stormwater management, and pedestrian-friendly design.
"Green space isn't just something nice to look at," Pappas explains. "It's a part of the city's lungs, its climate shield, and its social glue."
The spotlight also delves into Pappas's commitment to biophilic design, the concept of reconnecting urban dwellers with nature to support mental health, wellbeing, and productivity. "We're hardwired for nature," he says. "Designing with that in mind is no longer optional-it's essential."
With London making strides in its own green initiatives, the article positions Pappas's experience as especially relevant for UK developers, planners, and policymakers. From turning underused rooftops into gardens to ensuring that communities are included in every step of the design process, Pappas's approach reflects a growing international shift toward sustainable urban planning.
"People will care for what they helped build," Pappas notes, reinforcing his belief that community engagement is essential to lasting design.
As cities around the world prepare for the impacts of climate change, the spotlight calls attention to the urgency-and opportunity-of building greener, more equitable urban environments.
The full article is available now at the website here.
About Dennis Pappas
Dennis Pappas is a Brooklyn-based landscape architect with over 20 years of experience in sustainable, community-focused design. He is known for integrating ecological principles into urban settings, with a focus on climate resilience, equity, and public wellbeing.
Contact: info@dennispappasnewyork.com
SOURCE: Dennis Pappas
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