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Title: Director of Portland, Oregon Parks and Recreation Education: BSLA, Cal Poly Pomona ASLA Chapter: Oregon Category: Leadership & Management
Michael Abbate's 27-year career in the Pacific Northwest is distinguished by exceptional design, leadership and management in his professional and volunteer endeavors. As his career has cycled between the private and public sectors, his commitment to excellence in design, management, ecological commitment and spirituality has remained steadfast. These principles guide him and inspire those around him, from the scale of urban plaza team manager to his current position as director of Portland Parks and Recreation. He shares his time and talents generously, from volunteer leadership"?uincluding Oregon ASLA, the Intertwine Alliance and others"?uto planning two eco-tourism parks in the Central African Republic. To view more 2013 ASLA Class of Fellows please click here.
Francisco Uviña, University of New Mexico
Hardscape Oasis in Litchfield Park
Ash Nochian, Ph.D. Landscape Architect
November 12th, 2025
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