Scott S. Weinberg, FASLA (1950-2023)
The University of Georgia, where Scott Weinberg spent 30 years as a faculty member of the College of Environment and Design, memorialized him as a "a beloved teacher, mentor and friend to his students." And that's only part of his legacy.

Scott was also an author and editor, an ASLA Fellow, the president of the ASLA Georgia chapter, national vice president of the Sigma Lambda Alpha honor society for Landscape Architects, a planning commissioner for 20 years for Athens-Clarke County, the technology manager of the 1996 Olympic Games venues, a presidential appointee to the UGA Athletic Association Board, and the LASN technology editor for 20 years.

 

Scott started in 1972 as a Landscape Architect for Suburbia Gardens in St. Louis. In 1979, he returned to Iowa State University to pursue his Masters diploma and begin his vocation as a teacher.

After graduating in 1981, Scott was lured to the University of Georgia's College of Environment and Design (CED). During his three-decade stay there, Scott also served as the director of facilities and internship coordinator, director of resident instruction, chairman of UGA's University Council, Faculty Admissions Committee, and Curriculum Committee, associate dean, and interim dean.

"Scott's extensive administrative experience in the college, and his outstanding achievements as a teacher, scholar and leader in his professional field, (made) him well qualified to serve as interim dean, (providing) the college with excellent leadership," Arnett C. Mace, senior vice president for academic affairs and provost of UGA told LASN.

The university also named Scott a Teaching Academy member, and awarded him with numerous honors including the Distinguished Faculty Award - twice. In lieu of summer vacations, Scott taught in Cortona, Italy, as part of the UGA Study Away program.

Internationally known for his research on computer applications for landscape architects, Scott wrote numerous articles for LASN that highlighted the technological advancements in the industry. He was a consultant to more than 35 cities, agencies and organizations and created a system, adopted by many small cities, that helps maintain aesthetic quality while allowing for private development.

And for his years of service to the state of Georgia, Scott was honored with a commendation from Governor Brian Kemp in 2023 shortly before his passing.

As seen in LASN magazine, July 2025.