Institution: Massachusetts Port Authority, East Boston
ASLA Chapter: Boston Society
Category: Leadership/Management

Throughout his career Thomas Ennis has focused on public sector planning and permitting for large-scale change in the urban landscape. His projects have defined Boston as a major trendsetter through his work on the Boston Central Artery Project, and the world's first LEED-certified aviation terminal at Logan Airport. He focuses on the early planning and permitting phases of major public projects to formulate design criteria and standards that set the work on a solid track. Most recently, he proposed and designed the Logan Greenway Connector, a bicycle-pedestrian segment that connects East Boston's parks and open spaces, which increased public use significantly. He also drove the development of a master plan to prevent the closure of Hanscom Air Force Base, which ensured its continued operation and subsequent revitalization.