2026 Class of Fellows: Jason Henry, PLA, FASLA, Washington State Chapter

Berger Partnership; Seattle, Washington
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Category: Works, Page 50

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Category: Works, Page 50

Jason Henry, PLA, ASLA, is a leading voice in advancing landscape architecture as a form of ecological infrastructure that enriches everyday life. Over a 30-year career, his work has redefined how urban landscapes can integrate native ecosystems, urban agriculture, and stormwater systems to create places that are both high-performing and deeply connected to community. As Partner and Principal at Berger Partnership, Henry has led a diverse portfolio of nationally recognized projects that demonstrate the power of design to address climate resilience, biodiversity, and social equity. His work consistently brings nature back into the city, using regionally appropriate plant communities and innovative green infrastructure to create landscapes that are immersive, functional, and enduring. Henry's impact is especially evident in projects like the Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands in Seattle, a groundbreaking model for integrating food production, education, and ecological restoration within a public park. At the Washington Park Arboretum, his long-term leadership has helped shape a living museum of global plant collections while improving access and ecological performance. His design for the Washington Fruit & Produce Company Headquarters transformed an arid industrial site into a lush, water-efficient landscape that reflects the agricultural heritage of the region. Beyond individual projects, Henry's work has influenced broader practice through research, publication, and measurable performance outcomes. His contributions to urban agriculture research and landscape performance studies have helped demonstrate the tangible environmental and social benefits of landscape architecture. Through a career defined by innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to place, Jason Henry has shown how landscapes can reconnect people to nature while addressing some of today's most pressing environmental challenges.

As seen in LASN magazine, August 2026.