Firm: University of Kentucky, Lexington, Ky.

ASLA Election Year: 2017

Category: Knowledge

Ned Crankshaw, of the University of Kentucky, received his nomination for 'Knowledge' from the Kentucky Chapter. A foremost expert on historic landscape management and preservation, and author of the landmark text Creating Vibrant Public Space: Streetscape Design in Commercial Historic Districts, Ned has advanced the profession's collective knowledge of landscape culture, especially in rural settings, and elevated the public's appreciation. Through his work with public agencies and organizations his vision spans transportation, landscape architecture and preservation. He has the ability to inform and inspire love of the culture of landscape design, and has generated vital funding for land acquisition, public access and preservation of venerable venues. As a lifelong educator he imbues the next generation of practitioners with applied skills, knowledge and insight.